Dakar weather in April (Senegal)

How is the weather in Dakar in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Dakar the weather in April is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Dakar in April usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 0 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 288 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a prime time to visit Dakar. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dakar climate page with graphs.

 

Dakar, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 288 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 74%  

Where to go in Senegal in April

Find out more about the weather in Senegal in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Dakar in April?

For visitors traveling to Dakar, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dakar.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Senegal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Senegal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.