April verdict

Senegal in April

Weather score72Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

36°C

Rain

1mm

Sun

9.2h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

72

Very good

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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April36°C average high

April is one of Senegal's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.

Warmest monthsMarch to May

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April1mm average rain

April is one of Senegal'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.

April9.2 hours average sun

April is one of Senegal'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

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April11°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 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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April72 weather score

April sits close to Senegal's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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