April in
Ahmedabad rolls in with the full ferocity of summer, characterized by sweltering heat and intensified humidity. The mercury hits an extreme during this month, as temperatures surge to a fiery high between 35.8°C (96.4°F) in
March and a whopping 39.6°C (103.3°F) in April. Despite this heat, the city witnesses a slight increase in rainfall, a far cry from the aridity of
February and March. With a higher UV index and soaring temperatures, afternoons can get somewhat uncomfortable. As April progresses, anticipations of bountiful rain showers loom in the horizon signaling the upcoming monsoon season.
Temperature
As March transitions into April, Ahmedabad notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fiery hot 35.8°C (96.4°F) to a still sweltering 39.6°C (103.3°F). Ahmedabad, in April, displays a significant temperature downturn during the night, with an average reading of 23.9°C (75°F).
Heat index
April's mean heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F).
Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in April in Ahmedabad is 41%.
Rainfall
In Ahmedabad, in April, it is raining for 0.4 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Ahmedabad,
India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 33.7 days and collects up to 751mm (29.57") of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in April in Ahmedabad, India, is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:06 pm IST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April in Ahmedabad is 9.9h.
UV index
April through
August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Practice every essential safety step. People with fair skin could receive burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. 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.