April weather forecast
Cape Point, The Gambia

April in Cape Point signals the final stretch of the dry season. While the rainfall remains absent, the temperature starts to climb, showing clear signs of the approaching wet season. The range shifts to 18°C (64.4°F) at night, progressing to a peak of 34°C (93.2°F) during daytime. With the sea now warming to 22°C (71.6°F) and 12.4 hours of daylight, water-based activities become increasingly attractive. Mountains of coastal clouds teasing the imminent rains become a more common sight.

Temperature

The yearly peak temperatures occur in March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 34°C (93.2°F).

Rainfall

In Cape Point, rain does not fall in March and April.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature is 22°C (71.6°F).
Note: Factor in your tolerance to cold, the sunshine, the wind, and the air's warmth, and a swim in 22°C (71.6°F) might be tempting. It is interesting to note that Olympians compete in 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) water temperatures.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Cape Point is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:22 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Cape Point. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 12 leads to the following instructions:
Execute all vital precautions. Preventing sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. One should apply and reapply liberally a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ every two hours and immediately after a swim or an outdoor exercise. Warning! The Sun's UV rays intensify with reflections from sand and water.