April weather forecast
Big Bend, Swaziland

April

Weather in April

April in Big Bend ushers in a significant shift towards a drier climate, with the least rainfall of just 45mm (1.77") since the start of the year. Temperature deviations are more notable compared to March and the length of daylight slips to 11.5 hours. Wind speeds, however, have a slight increase, while the level of humidity drops. This month is typically the most windiest and driest of the year's first half, leading to unpredictable weather patterns.

Temperature

With the onset of April, the average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), subtly different from March's 26.6°C (79.9°F). April nights in Big Bend cool down to an average low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Humidity

In Big Bend, the average relative humidity in April is 78%.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout April, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:22 SAST.

Sunshine

April has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Big Bend are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in April leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?
The average high-temperature, in April, in Big Bend, is 24.3°C (75.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 13.7°C (56.7°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in April?
In April, the average relative humidity is 78%.
How much does it rain in April?
In April, in Big Bend, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout April, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in April in Big Bend?
The average day length in April is 11h and 27min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in April?
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:22 SAST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Big Bend?
April has the least sunshine of the year in Big Bend, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Big Bend have in April?
The average sunshine duration in April in Big Bend is 6.4h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Big Bend, Swaziland.
What is the UV index intensity in April?
In Big Bend, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average temperature in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average high temperature in April: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average pressure in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average pressure in April: 1019mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average wind speed in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average wind speed in April: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average humidity in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average humidity in April: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average rainfall in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average rainfall in April: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average rainfall days in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.6 days).

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average sunshine days in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average sunshine days in April: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.3 days).

Average UV index in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average UV index in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average cloud cover in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average cloud cover in April: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in April - Big Bend, Swaziland
Average visibility in April
Big Bend, Swaziland
  • Average visibility in April: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).

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