Weather in April
April is the final full month of the dry season in
Guinea-Bissau and serves as a threshold before the onset of the wet season. The average temperatures continue to climb during April, ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) in the cooler parts of the day to 38°C (100.4°F) during peak afternoon heat. The increasing heat is a clear signal of the impending wet season.
In the coastal city of Bissau, April follows a similar pattern, albeit with marginally cooler temperatures due to the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Daytime highs reach around 36°C (96.8°F), while the cooler hours of the day see temperatures around 24°C (75.2°F).
April's precipitation levels remain low, but a slight increase compared to
March is observed, typically around 30mm (1.18") for the month. These light showers are early indicators of the heavy rains that will dominate the weather patterns from
June onwards.
Compared to March, April is noticeably hotter and marginally wetter. The rising heat and slight increase in rainfall contribute to a change in the landscape, with vegetation starting to flourish. Despite the heightened temperatures, the promise of lush scenery and the last of the dry weather make April an interesting time for adventurous travelers in Guinea-Bissau.
- Bissau - April »
The month of April sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F) in Bissau. March and April, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Bissau. - Gabu - April »
The months with the most sunshine in Gabu are February through April, with an average of 9h of sunshine. On the first day of April in Gabu, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:08. - Canchungo - April »
In April, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 43°C (109.4°F). The months with the most sunshine in Canchungo are March and April, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. - Bissora - April »
On the first day of April in Bissora sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:13. In Bissora, the month of April is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and a low of 22.8°C (73°F). - Bolama - April »
The heat in Bolama, Guinea-Bissau intensifies further to reach 35°C (95°F) in April. In Bolama in April, the average water temperature is 25.9°C (78.6°F). - Cacheu - April »
The months with the most sunshine in Cacheu are March and April, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. March and April, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Cacheu. - Buba - April »
On the first day of April in Buba, Guinea-Bissau, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:11. Buba's weather in April indicates an average high-temperature of a sweltering 39.5°C (103.1°F), nearly consistent with the 40.2°C (104.4°F) of March. - Catió - April »
In April, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 53°C (127.4°F). In Catió, during April, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. - Quebo - April »
On the first day of April in Quebo sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:10. April marks a period of gradual transition in Quebo's weather pattern, moving from parched conditions to more humid and wetter ones. - Fulacunda - April »
In Fulacunda, Guinea-Bissau, during April, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Fulacunda, during April, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. - Farim - April »
April proves to be the warmest month in Farim, recording an average peak temperature of 42.1°C (107.8°F) and a minimum temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F). Temperature readings in Farim, Guinea-Bissau, reach their annual highs in April, averaging 42.1°C (107.8°F) and a minimum average of 22.6°C (72.7°F).