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Dakar in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dakar in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Dakar in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Dakar in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 21 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 0 rainy days and 0 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
21 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dakar has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Dakar in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dakar for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +73°F.

Is Dakar warm or cold in April?

Dakar is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Dakar:

Climate in Dakar in April

Dakar weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+73°F+73°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+63°F+64°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+91°F+93°F
Rainfall
0 mm0 mm0 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
76%81%81%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
242120
Cloudy days
7911
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +73°F for average maximum temperature during the day. The rainfall amount in April stays the same as in the previous month with a 0 mm of total precipitation. Humidity rises from 76% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 24 sunny days in March to 21 in April.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Dakar in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dakar is gradually increasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last April in Dakar?

This is the weather in Dakar in April 2023:
1 April
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+71°F
2 April
☀️
+70°F
3 April
☁️
+68°F
4 April
☀️
+69°F
5 April
☁️
+69°F
6 April
☀️
+71°F
7 April
☀️
+74°F
8 April
☀️
+75°F
9 April
☀️
+74°F
10 April
☀️
+71°F
11 April
☁️
+69°F
12 April
☁️
+70°F
13 April
☀️
+71°F
14 April
☀️
+71°F
15 April
☁️
+70°F
16 April
☁️
+70°F
17 April
☁️
+70°F
18 April
☀️
+70°F
19 April
☀️
+72°F
20 April
☀️
+72°F
21 April
☀️
+74°F
22 April
☀️
+76°F
23 April
☀️
+74°F
24 April
☀️
+76°F
25 April
☀️
+74°F
26 April
☀️
+71°F
27 April
☀️
+71°F
28 April
☀️
+72°F
29 April
☀️
+71°F
30 April
☀️
+73°F
In April 2023 Dakar had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dakar climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dakar in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2012 (+77°F) and the highest in 2020 (+91°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dakar in April:

Is April a good time to visit Dakar?

April is a really good time to go to Dakar. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dakar.

Can you sunbathe in Dakar in April?

April is warm in Dakar. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Dakar rainy in April?

Dakar is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Dakar in April?

Yes, Dakar is sunny in April. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.

Monthly weather in Dakar

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dakar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.