April weather forecast
Yei, South Sudan

April in Yei is characterized by a distinct increase in downpour as the wet season settles in. The city transitions under the increasing cloud cover, casting softer shadows. As the showers increase, residents and visitors adapt their schedules to enjoy the intermittent sunshine. The wind speed levels out, providing a slight relief from the increasing humidity. The rainfall quadruples from the previous month, with 109mm (4.29") raining on an average of 21.5 days.

Temperature

April's climate in Yei, South Sudan, shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F) from March's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Throughout April, an average low-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F) is experienced.

Heat index

For most parts of April, the heat index is computed to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Yei, in April, it is raining for 21.5 days, with typically 109mm (4.29") of accumulated precipitation. In Yei, South Sudan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.5 days and collects up to 1389mm (54.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Yei, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of April, in Yei, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:02 CAT.

Sunshine

In Yei, South Sudan, the average sunshine in April is 9h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in April transforms into this advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.