April weather forecast
Gaoua, Burkina Faso

In Gaoua, the month of April stands out with the onset of the much-anticipated wet season. Rainfall increases significantly, hydrating the land and tempering the city's dry disposition. Though the city embraces warmer days, the increased precipitation contributes to a cooler and more humid environment. The transition toward May promises a continuation of seasonal showers, higher humidity, and slightly increased temperatures. Overall, the transitional weather conditions in April enthrall weather enthusiasts with their complexity.

Temperature

Welcoming April, Gaoua notes an average high-temperature of a still very hot 39.3°C (102.7°F), nearly consistent with March's 39.7°C (103.5°F). During April nights, Gaoua documents a marked contrast from daily highs, with an average temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in April is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Gaoua, the average relative humidity in April is 41%.

Rainfall

In Gaoua, during April, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 491mm (19.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.

Sunshine

In Gaoua, the average sunshine in April is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during April translates into the following guidance:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.