Transitioning into
April,
Kumasi continues experiencing the rainy season peak. April's average temperature ranges from 22.4°C (72.3°F) to 32.3°C (90.1°F), providing more than enough heat for the incoming rains to periodically cool the city. The UV index remains at its peak level of 12, suggesting the intensity of solar radiation is at its highest. Greater amounts of rainfall lead to more cloudy days, with the average sunshine hours hovering around 6.8. Although the rainy season is at full swing, the climate remains warm, maintaining April's appeal to visitors not deterred by rainy conditions.
Temperature
April experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), barely different from
March's 32.9°C (91.2°F). During the month of April, Kumasi experiences a steady low-temperature average of 22.4°C (72.3°F).
Rainfall
In April, in Kumasi,
Ghana, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout April, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kumasi, Ghana, there are 128 rainfall days, and 1402mm (55.2") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
In Kumasi, Ghana, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.
Sunshine
April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index are
February through
May,
August through
October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 12 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake every vital safety procedure, as unprotected skin and eyes could sustain burns in no time. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Regardless of the cloudiness of the day, a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more should be applied and reapplied generously, specifically after swimming or outdoor exercise.