April weather forecast
The Gambia

In April, The Gambia experiences the transition from the dry to the rainy season. The weather becomes noticeably hotter, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 31°C (87.8°F) to 34°C (93.2°F). During the night, temperatures hover around 20°C (68°F), providing some respite from the heat of the day.

While April remains within the dry season, the country is on the cusp of the rainy season. However, rainfall is still virtually absent in this month, with an average precipitation below 1mm (0.04"). Humidity levels continue to rise, giving the atmosphere a heavier feel compared to the earlier dry months.

In Banjul, the coastal city experiences similar weather patterns to the rest of the country. However, the Atlantic Ocean's influence provides some temperature moderation. The sea breezes help to reduce the heat, ensuring that Banjul's temperatures, while still high, remain slightly lower than in the inland areas.

When compared to the weather conditions in March, April sees an increase in both temperature and humidity. As April transitions into May, the atmosphere becomes even heavier, with the first signs of the rainy season appearing by the end of May. Despite the rising temperatures, April can be a good time to visit The Gambia for those who enjoy the tropical heat, as the tourist crowds are less, and the landscape is beautifully lush and green.

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• Banjul - April »
  In Banjul, the average seawater temperature in April is 22°C (71.6°F). In Banjul, the average seawater temperature in April is 22°C (71.6°F).
• Brikama - April »
  In Brikama in April, during 1.8 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Brikama, The Gambia, are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Bakau - April »
  In Bakau, The Gambia, the average sunshine duration in April is 9.9h. In Bakau the average relative humidity in April is 59%.
• Farafenni - April »
  April, characterized by an average high temperature of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and a low temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F), is generally the warmest month in Farafenni. Farafenni's warmest month, April, registers temperatures that range from a high of 41.6°C (106.9°F) to a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F).
• Lamin - April »
  January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Lamin, The Gambia. On the first day of April in Lamin, The Gambia, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:18.
• Gunjur - April »
  On the first day of April in Gunjur, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:18. Gunjur sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in April, with an average low settling at an agreeable 22.2°C (72°F).
• Soma - April »
  Soma's temperatures peak on average in April, reaching 41.6°C (106.9°F) at their highest and 23.8°C (74.8°F) at their lowest. April in Soma, The Gambia sees a surge in daytime temperatures reaching a scorching 41.6°C (106.9°F).
• Bansang - April »
  The month of April, characterized by an average high of 42.2°C (108°F) and a low of 22.8°C (73°F), is recognized as the warmest in Bansang, The Gambia. On the first day of April in Bansang, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 19:10.