April weather forecastZiguinchor, Senegal
April
Weather in April
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Ziguinchor, Senegal
- Average high temperature in April: 37°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (37°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 19°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are June, July, August, September and October (23°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°C).
Average rainfall in April
Ziguinchor, Senegal
- Average rainfall in April: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (446mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and April (0mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Ziguinchor, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in April: 0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, March, April and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in April
Ziguinchor, Senegal
- Average sea temperature in April: 23.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (28.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (22.6°C).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Ziguinchor, Senegal
- Average daylight in April: 12h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in April: 9h
The months with the most sunshine are February, March, April, May and November (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index in April
Ziguinchor, Senegal
- Average UV index in April: 12
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).
