April weather forecast
Senegal

April in Senegal marks a gradual shift towards the rainy season, although the significant rainfall usually does not start until June. Average temperatures during this month range from a mild 21°C (69.8°F) in the cooler hours of morning and evening, to approximately 29°C (84.2°F) at the warmest point of the day. Dakar, with its mix of traditional markets and modern urban life, continues to provide a favourable environment for exploration.

In comparison to March, April witnesses a slight increase in both daytime and nighttime temperatures. While the rainfall remains low in most parts of the country, some regions might start experiencing the early onset of rains towards the end of the month. This is in preparation for the rainy season, which brings about a significant increase in humidity and precipitation levels.

Despite the warming trend, April does not register any extremes in Senegal's climate. It does, however, represent the transition phase where the dry and comfortable conditions of the past months slowly give way to the approaching humidity and rainfall.

In Saint-Louis, the weather in April remains similar to the rest of the country, making it an excellent time to enjoy the city's historic sites and vibrant cultural scene. The Casamance region experiences slightly warmer conditions, with temperatures ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). Yet, the overall lack of significant rainfall ensures that the region remains accessible and inviting to visitors.

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• Dakar - April »
  Dakar's temperature records reveal April as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 22.2°C (72°F) and lows of 20.3°C (68.5°F). April initiates a departure from Dakar's dry spell, as precipitation records 2mm (0.08") of rainfall, offering a slight but noticeable change from previous months.
• Touba - April »
  On the first day of April in Touba, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 19:16. The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in April is estimated at 41°C (105.8°F).
• Thies - April »
  In Thies the average relative humidity in April is 51%. On the last day of April, in Thies, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.
• Ziguinchor - April »
  On the first day of April in Ziguinchor sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:16. On the first day of April in Ziguinchor sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:16.
• Rufisque - April »
  April is Rufisque's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and lows of 20.9°C (69.6°F). The coldest month in Rufisque is April, with an average high-temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F).
• Louga - April »
  On the last day of April, in Louga sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:22 GMT. During 1.4 rainfall days, in April, Louga aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
• Tambacounda - April »
  April in Tambacounda ushers in higher humidity and the beginning of the rainy season, a marked shift from the conditions in March. On the first day of April in Tambacounda sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:06.
• Kolda - April »
  On the first day of April in Kolda sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:11. Kolda experiences its highest temperatures in April, with an average peak of 42.2°C (108°F) and a low of 22.8°C (73°F).
• Diourbel - April »
  In Diourbel, during April, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Diourbel experiences its highest average temperatures in April, reaching a peak of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a minimum of 21.3°C (70.3°F).
• Sedhiou - April »
  April stands out as Sedhiou's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 41.3°C (106.3°F) and a low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F). In Sedhiou the average temperatures in April are the highest, with a peak at 41.3°C (106.3°F) and a low of 23.1°C (73.6°F).
• Kedougou - April »
  April, with its high-temperature average of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and a low-temperature average of 25.6°C (78.1°F), is the warmest month in Kedougou, Senegal. With its high average temperature of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and a low of 25.6°C (78.1°F), April is regarded as the warmest month in Kedougou.