April weather forecast
Ziguinchor, Senegal

April in Ziguinchor adheres to the trend of balmy conditions with a marginal rise in average temperatures. Remarkably, the sun shines for 9 hours per day, making sightseeing a joyous endeavor. Nevertheless, sufficient sun protection is necessary due to a persistently high UV index of 12 units. As Ziguinchor moves into May, weather conditions alter significantly, introducing rainfall despite April being completely dry. April marks the end of the prolonged dry period Ziguinchor experiences.

Temperature

In Ziguinchor, April is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 37°C (98.6°F) and a low of 19°C (66.2°F).

Rainfall

In Ziguinchor, Senegal, rain does not fall in January through April.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature in Ziguinchor is 23.7°C (74.7°F).
Note: Considering one's resistance to cold, elements like sunshine, wind, and the prevailing temperature matter when taking a swim in 23.7°C (74.7°F) waters. (For comparison, the Olympic swimming standard is set between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Ziguinchor is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of April in Ziguinchor, Senegal, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:19 GMT.

Sunshine

February through May and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 12 in April, converts into the following recommendations:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on overcast days, including after every swim or outdoor activity. Caution! The Sun's UV rays become stronger due to reflections from water and sand.