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Senegal Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Senegal in April.

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

Planning a getaway to Senegal this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Senegal in April

Senegal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Dakar at 23°C (73°F) to very hot in Tambacounda at 43°C (109°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Tambacounda and 20°C (68°F) in Dakar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Senegal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

April is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.1 mm (0 in) in Dakar. Going by our weather data, this month in Dakar usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Dakar sees close to 288 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Senegal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Senegal — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dakar)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Senegal.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Senegal

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (April)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (April)

Dakar

In April Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
288 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Saly Portudal

In April Saly Portudal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
288 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Mbour

In April Mbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
288 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Somone

In April Somone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
288 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Niaga

In April Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
288 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Senegal in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Saly Portudal 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Cap Skirring 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Toubakouta 35°C (95°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Kafountine 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Ziguinchor 39°C (102°F) 22°C (72°F) 0 mm (0 in)

Senegal weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in April?

Expect perfect weather across Senegal in April. The popular destination of Dakar averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Senegal in April?

Average temperatures in Senegal during April range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Dakar.

Does Senegal get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Senegal. Dakar averages only about 0.1 mm (0 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Senegal?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Senegal with overall perfect weather in Dakar.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December provide perfect weather in Dakar. In contrast, September tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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