April weather forecast
Brikama, The Gambia

April

Weather in April

As Brikama moves into April, there is a marked shift in almost all weather aspects. As the amount of rainfall recorded increases, temperatures tend to rise, hinting at the onset of the wet season. The humidity also follows a similar upward trend leading to muggy conditions. The length of daylight increases, but cloud cover also intensifies affecting the overall sunshine duration. The average rainfall recorded stands at 1mm (0.04"), indicating a wetter horizon in the coming months.

Temperature

April brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) is witnessed throughout the month of April, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Brikama, during April, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Brikama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.9 days and collects up to 436mm (17.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Brikama, the average length of the day in April 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 19:21 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April?
The high-temperature, in April, in Brikama, is 26.9°C (80.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.2°C (72°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in April?
The average relative humidity in April is 64%.
How much does it rain in April?
In Brikama, during April, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in April?
The average day length in April is 12h and 26min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in April?
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:21 GMT.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in April in Brikama?
The average sunshine duration in April is 9.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in April?
The average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in April: 26.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (26.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 22.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.7°C).

Average pressure in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in April: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in April: 19.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in April: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (44%).

Average rainfall in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall in April: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (183mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in April: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.3 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 2min

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 and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in April: 28.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

Average UV index in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in April: 6

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

Average cloud cover in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in April: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in April
Brikama, The Gambia
  • 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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