April weather forecast
Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast

The rainy trend continues through April with Yamoussoukro experiencing a further increase in precipitation. The last traces of the dry season vanish as the city gears up for the abundant rainfalls of the mid-year. Temperatures see a slight dip from the previous month, bringing the weather in line with the increased cloud cover. April becomes a season of greens and glooms under the Ivorian sky.

Temperature

Yamoussoukro's entry into April measures an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Throughout April, the temperature in Yamoussoukro falls to an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Rainfall

In Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, in April, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 126mm (4.96") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, there are 113 rainfall days, and 1126mm (44.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:29 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through May, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Yamoussoukro. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 during April translates into the following directions:
Employ every crucial safety step. Those with fair skin could experience burns in a matter of minutes. 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. Even on overcast days, a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be generously applied and reapplied, particularly after swimming or outdoor activities.