April weather forecast
Nova Moca, São Tomé and Príncipe

April sees the temperature curve slightly dip with a marginal decreas at Nova Moca. Although the average high temperature drops to 28.6°C (83.5°F) compared to March, the city continues to maintain high moisture levels. Beachgoers and sun lovers can rejoice, as days are consistently sunny, maintaining adequate daylight hours. Wind speed also plays a vital role in the city's climate, contributing to its unique tropical charm. With ethereal cloud patterns and a rich display of flora, April uncovers the city's true tropical essence.

Temperature

Nova Moca notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.6°C (83.5°F) in April, hardly diverging from March. During April, the nighttime temperatures in Nova Moca align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a still moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F).

Heat index

Throughout April, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Nova Moca, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

In April, in Nova Moca, the rain falls for 22 days. Throughout April, 126mm (4.96") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nova Moca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.7 days and collects up to 1287mm (50.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:34 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Nova Moca is 8.1h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Nova Moca. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. 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. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.