April weather forecast
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

April weather observes a significant shift in the climatic pattern. The decrease in rainfall from 133mm (5.24") to 103mm (4.06") signals the end of the wet season, blanketing the park under clear skies. The resulted variation provides a dry and amicable atmosphere for park explorations. A synchronization of daylight hours and sunshine illuminates the landscapes from dawn till dusk. Despite the slight dip in temperature, the weather remains warm.

Temperature

April displays an average high temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), showing only minor variations from March. During the month of April, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 18°C (64.4°F).

Rainfall

In Ruaha National Park, in April, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100 rainfall days, and 726mm (28.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of April in Ruaha National Park, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Ruaha National Park is 7h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Ruaha National Park. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during April, leads to the following recommendations:
Practice every precaution of necessity, unprotected skin and eyes might burn in minutes. 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Protect yourself by liberally applying a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. Sunscreen prevents sunburn and decreases the damaging effects of Sun's radiation on the immune system.