April weather forecast
Punto Fijo, Venezuela

With April's arrival, weather patterns start to show clear signs of transition. Despite being warmer than March, the sea temperatures also see a noticeable rise, marking the onset of a warmer period. Minor fluctuations in wind speed maintain a similarity from the previous months, while daylight hours show a steady increase. The return of slightly heavier rainfalls makes April one of the wetter months of the year. The atmospheric pressure falls mildly, influencing the overall meteorological landscape subtly.

Temperature

The shift into April records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), subtly varied from March's 29.4°C (84.9°F). Punto Fijo records a slight downturn to an average a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F) during the nights of April.

Heat index

The heat index for April is estimated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. 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. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through May, July, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

January, April through December are months with rainfall. April is the first month it rains. Throughout April, in the average 3.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Punto Fijo, there are 42.7 rainfall days, and 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Punto Fijo, Venezuela, the average seawater temperature in April is 26.7°C (80.1°F).
Note: For any water activity, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and extremely satisfying for enduring periods.

Daylight

In Punto Fijo, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:54 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 9.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.