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). The months with the highest UV index in Banjul are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Brikama - April »
  In Brikama during April, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Brikama, during April, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
• Bakau - April »
  January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bakau, The Gambia. The start of April in Bakau marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in March.
• Farafenni - April »
  Farafenni reaches its average highest temperatures in April, measuring 41.6°C (106.9°F) at the peak and 23.8°C (74.8°F) at the lowest. Farafenni'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.
• 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. As March transitions into April, Lamin records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month.
• Gunjur - April »
  On the first day of April in Gunjur sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:18. The months with the lowest UV index in Gunjur are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Soma - April »
  The warmest month in Soma is April, with an average high-temperature of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F). April is the warmest month in Soma, with an average high-temperature of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F).
• Bansang - April »
  Bansang records the warmest temperatures in April, averaging a high of 42.2°C (108°F) and a low of 22.8°C (73°F). April is the first month it rains in Bansang, The Gambia.