April weather forecast
Bijilo National Park, The Gambia

April brings continuity of the dry season, retaining a flavor of the preceding months. Warmer temperatures under the withering West African sun begin to define the climate of Bijilo National Park. The weather conditions remain conducive for those who revel in warmth, uncovering outdoors delights in their full splendor. The resurgence of unclouded, sunny hours continues parallelly. Amid the consistently welcoming weather, April distinguishes itself with zero rainfall throughout the span of the month.

Temperature

Bijilo National Park experiences the peak of its temperatures in March and April, when the average high-temperatures rise to 34°C (93.2°F).

Rainfall

In Bijilo National Park, The Gambia, rain does not fall in March and April.

Sea temperature

In Bijilo National Park, in April, the average water temperature is 22°C (71.6°F).
Note: While a person's sensitivity to cold is personal, factors like sunshine, wind, and the temperature can influence their comfort in 22°C (71.6°F) waters. Olympians, for perspective, swim in waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Bijilo National Park is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:22 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Bijilo National Park is April, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Bijilo National Park. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Put into effect every precaution of importance, unprotected skin and eyes may get burns swiftly. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Regularly apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every two hours, or straight after swimming or an outdoor activity. Be cautious! Sand and water surfaces make the Sun's UV rays more potent.