Dakar weather in April

April in Dakar: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Dakar · #182 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Dakar climate normals — April

Daytime high25°C / 77°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point17°C / 62°F
Sunshine11.7 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind26 km/h / 16 mph
Air quality (US AQI)87🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Dakar in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Dakar?
April in Dakar: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Dakar on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Dakar in April?
In April, Dakar averages a daily high of 25.2°C and a low of 19.9°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dakar in April?
Dakar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in April.

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