April Weather forecast - Spring forecast

Weather in April
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Average pressure in April
Average wind speed in April
Average humidity in April
Average rainfall in April
Average rainfall days in April
Average sea temperature in April
Average daylight in April
Average sunshine in April
Average sunshine days in April
Average UV index in April
Average cloud cover in April
Average visibility in April

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Weather in April

April, like March, is an agreeable spring month in Dakar, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F), April is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Dakar, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Dakar are April through November. April is the first month it rains. Throughout April, in the average 1.5 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 53.1 rainfall days, and 235mm (9.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Dakar, the average seawater temperature in April is 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Dakar is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of April, in Dakar, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:26 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April and May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dakar are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in April transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.

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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Dakar?

April is the coldest month in Dakar, with an average high-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

What is the temperature in April in Dakar?

In April, in Dakar, the average high-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Dakar?

In Dakar, Senegal, the average relative humidity in April is 77%.

When does it start raining in Dakar?

April is the first month it rains. Throughout April, in the average 1.5 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

What is the sea temperature in April in Dakar?

In Dakar, Senegal, in April, the average water temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in April in Dakar?

The average day length in April is 12h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Dakar?

On the first day of April in Dakar, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:26 GMT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Dakar?

April and May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in April in Dakar?

The average sunshine duration in April is 9.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dakar?

The months with the lowest UV index in Dakar are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in April in Dakar?

In Dakar, Senegal, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

22.3°C 72.1°F

22.2°C 72°F

23°C 73.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

27.4km/h 17mph

27.3km/h 17mph

23.8km/h 14.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

0.3

1.5

1.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

30.6

28.7

28.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

10km 6.2mi

Average temperature in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average high temperature in April: 22.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is April (22.2°C).

Average low temperature in April: 20.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (20.2°C).

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Average pressure in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average pressure in April: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average wind speed in April: 26.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (27.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).

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Average humidity in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average humidity in April: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (59%).

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Average rainfall in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average rainfall in April: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (88mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average rainfall days in April: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (0.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average sea temperature in April: 20.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (19.9°C).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average daylight in April: 12h and 28min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 59min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 16min).

Average sunshine in April: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average sunshine days in April: 28.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average UV index in April: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average cloud cover in April: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in April
Dakar, Senegal

Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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April weather forecast
Dakar, Senegal

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