April weather forecast
Sunyani, Ghana

April unfolds in the city of Sunyani, marking the height of the first major rainy season with strategic intervals of sunshine. Residents bustle around, adapting to the slightly cooler temperatures. The city is graced with the highest rainfall of 83mm (3.27") recorded in the year, offering a refreshing retreat from the preceding heat. Residents enjoy indoor activities on these rainy days, all while nature outside drenches and blooms to its heart's content. April becomes a harbinger of the changes the climate undergoes in this part of Ghana, alluring with its weather-pattern mix.

Temperature

The unfolding of April in Sunyani shows an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.5°C (95.9°F), indicating a slight variance from March's 36.7°C (98.1°F). Sunyani undergoes a major shift from daytime highs, averaging a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F) during the night in April.

Heat index

The heat index for April is estimated at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In Sunyani, the average relative humidity in April is 72%.

Rainfall

In Sunyani, in April, it is raining for 21.1 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sunyani, there are 211.3 rainfall days, and 716mm (28.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Sunyani is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:17 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.7h.

UV index

January through April, 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.