SeasonMapSaint-Louis weather in April
Senegal
April in Saint-Louis: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Saint-Louis · #276 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Saint-Louis in April
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Saint-Louis climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 83 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint-Louis in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyIndependence Day, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Saint-Louis's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherSaint-Louis's best weather comes in January, March and April — separate windows, not one continuous season.
April includes Djoudj bird season.
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What's on in Saint-Louis in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Independence Day
4 AprNational holidayClosuresSenegal's 4 April holiday closes offices and banks. The set-piece parade is in Dakar, so here it is mostly a quiet day with the island's shutters down. Source ↗
- Nature
Djoudj bird season
1 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyBirdlife seasonDjoudj, an hour north, is the first fresh water millions of European migrants meet after the Sahara. Pelicans and flamingos are on the flood plain through the northern winter; the boats go out at dawn. Source ↗
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Saint-Louis in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Saint-Louis?
- April in Saint-Louis: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Saint-Louis on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint-Louis in April?
- In April, Saint-Louis averages a daily high of 27.8°C and a low of 19.6°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint-Louis in April?
- Saint-Louis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in April.