Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Dakar with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dakar in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Dakar with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 35°C, with nights close to 23°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Dakar will be around 34°C, with nights close to 23°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Dakar is 24°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Precipitation in April
According to weather history, there is only 0,2 mm of precipitation in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
You can expect dry weather every day in April.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Dakar. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Dakar in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
37°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
0,2 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
0 days | 7 days | |
March
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Dakar?
April is a fantastic month to be in Dakar for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Dakar in April
With 46°C, Dakar hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Dakar
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Dakar, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Dakar
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Dakar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect it to stay dry all month in Dakar.
Daily UV Index in April in Dakar
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Dakar, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Dakar Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Dakar, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Dakar Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Dakar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Dakar
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Average Weather in Dakar by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dakar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
