Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
April verdict
Gambia in April
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
9.4h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
79
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gambia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April35°C average high
April is one of Gambia's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April0mm average rain
April is one of Gambia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April9.4 hours average sun
April is one of Gambia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April20°C average sea
April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April79 weather score
April scores above Gambia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.