April weather forecast
Kokoda, Papua New Guinea

April ushers in a gradual weather shift in Kokoda. The average low temperature drops to 24.2°C (75.6°F) indicating the onset of cooler nights. Rainfall also declines from the peak witnessed in March, bringing about a relative decrease in dampness. However, the humidity increases to 80%, maintaining the moist atmosphere synonymous with Kokoda. Although cloud cover starts to decrease, the overall overcast scenarios weave a characteristic gray canvas for most of the month.

Temperature

As Kokoda steps into April, the average high-temperature holds at a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. An average low-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of April in Kokoda.

Heat index

For April, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. 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 relevant to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kokoda, in April, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 249.8 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of April in Kokoda, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:00 +10.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Kokoda is 8.7h.

UV index

January, March through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kokoda. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in April leads to these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.