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Casamance Weather in April

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

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Dakar Cap Skirring

Considering a trip to Casamance, Senegal this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Casamance in April

Casamance, Senegal is a region in Senegal. April in Casamance generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Dakar to 27°C (81°F) in Cap Skirring. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Cap Skirring and 20°C (68°F) in Dakar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Casamance, 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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Dakar, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Dakar sees around 288 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Casamance by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Casamance - 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) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust29°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 Casamance in April

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

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 Casamance

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

Temperature range in Casamance (April)

Precipitation variation in Casamance (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 excellent 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
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dakar →

Cap Skirring

In April Cap Skirring generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Casamance, in Senegal.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 23°C (73°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)

Casamance weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Casamance, Senegal in April?

April in Casamance, Senegal brings excellent weather. In Dakar, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Casamance, Senegal in April?

Daytime temperatures in Dakar peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in April, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Casamance, Senegal get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Casamance, Senegal during April, with Dakar averaging close to 0.1 mm (0 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Casamance, Senegal?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Casamance, Senegal. Typically, the climate in Dakar is excellent.

On average, the best time to visit Casamance, Senegal is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December with generally excellent weather in Dakar. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have good weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Casamance.

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