Jamaica Weather in April: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
April is the last month of the dry season in Jamaica, and the beginning of the transition into the wet season. The average daily temperature is 27.5°C (81.5°F), with highs reaching 30.6°C (87.1°F) and lows dropping to 24.3°C (75.7°F). The average humidity is 72.2%. April sees an increase in both precipitation and cloud cover compared to the previous months, with an average of 0.94 inches of rainfall and a 40% chance of precipitation. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and it typically covers the area to some extent on 4.3 days of the month. Winds are relatively strong in April, with an average speed of 31.8 km/h (19.8 mph) and gusts reaching 51.8 km/h (32.2 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1013.2 mb (29.92 in) and the average visibility is 13.5 km (8.4 miles). April is a relatively sunny month in Jamaica, with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. The UV index is high, averaging 8.2, which indicates a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Jamaica in April?
Average air temperature in Jamaica is 27.5°C (81.6°F) in April. The outside temperature in Jamaica feels like 29.8°C (85.6°F) on a typical April day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30.6°C (87.1°F) and feels like 35.3°C (95.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 24.3°C (75.7°F) which feels like 24.3°C (75.7°F).
How hot is Jamaica in April?
The hot temperature in April in Jamaica rises to 34°C (93.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.2% humidity. During hottest days of April it feels like 39.2 °C (102.6°F). The average maximum temp in Jamaica is 30.6°C (102.6°F) during day time in April.
How cold is Jamaica in April?
The coldest temp in Jamaica in April drops to 18.6°C (65.5°F) during the cold nights. With 31.8km/h (19.8mph) winds and 72.2% humidity it feels like 18.6°C (65.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F) during night time in April.
Does it rain in Jamaica in April?
Yes, it rains for 26 days in Jamaica in April averaging 0.94 mm of precipitation. Jamaica has a 40% chance for rain throughout the entire month of April.
How much does it rain in Jamaica throughout April?
Jamaica has 0.94 mm (0.04 inch) of rain per day on average in April. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.
Is Jamaica windy in April?
The average speed of wind in Jamaica during April is 31.8km/h (19.8mph) and average windgust is 12.8km/h (7.9mph). On some days in April wind can reach up to 48.2km/h (30mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Jamaica in April?
Most days of April the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Jamaica.
What are the humidity levels in Jamaica in April?
The average humidity levels in Jamaica in April are 72.2%. Daily humidity levels in Jamaica range from 63.8% to 77.3% during April.
How many hours of daylight are in Jamaica in April?
Jamaica has 12 hours 33 minutes of daylight in April on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Jamaica in April is at 5:50:49 and the sunset is at 18:24:05.
What is the cloud coverage in Jamaica in April?
Clouds cover 41.3% of the sky on average throughout April in Jamaica. The cloud coverage ranges from 26.5% to 57.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in April in Jamaica?
The average UV index in Jamaica is 8.2 in April. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Jamaica in April?
The average solar radiation is 215.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Jamaica during April. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 123.2 W/m2 to 314.9 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during April in Jamaica?
The average solar energy during April in Jamaica is 18.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 10.5 MJ/m2, to 27.2 MJ/m2 during April.
Are there severe weather risks in Jamaica in April?
Yes, there is a 15.3% risk for severe weather in Jamaica in April.
What is the air pressure in Jamaica in April?
On average the air pressure in Jamaica in April is 1013.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.4 mb to 1016.6 mb.
What is the visibility in Jamaica in April?
The average daylight visibility in Jamaica in April is 13.5 km (8.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.2 km (7 miles) to 18 km (11.2 miles) throughout April.
What is the dew point in Jamaica in April?
The average dew point in Jamaica during April is 21.9°C (71.5°F).
Where is the data for Jamaica climate in April coming from?
The climate data for Jamaica in April is collected from the following weather stations.
- NORMAN MANLEY INTERNATIONAL, JM
- FW8588 Kingston 6 JM
- MKJP