April weather forecast
Koforidua, Ghana

April in Koforidua witnesses the continuation of the rainy season. In spite of the rainfall being at the same level as March, 79mm (3.11"), the days seem to be slightly cloudier. Despite the rain, the city records a higher average temperature, with a slight drop from last month's levels. There is an increase in wind speed, coupled with a marginally higher UV index, making the weather a bit more variable. Moving towards May, the city prepares for even more rainfall and cloud cover.

Temperature

Koforidua records an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.4°C (93.9°F) in April, maintaining a close correlation with March's 34.6°C (94.3°F). During April nights, Koforidua records an average temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for April is appraised at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Koforidua, the average relative humidity in April is 74%.

Rainfall

In Koforidua, in April, it is raining for 22.2 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 268.3 rainfall days, and 1111mm (43.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Koforidua is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:08 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year in Koforidua.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in April translates into the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.