April weather forecast
Yundum, The Gambia

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Weather in April

Entering April, weather conditions progressively shift towards a more humid atmosphere, giving it a different character from the previous months. Rainfall increases slightly, but not dramatically different from March. The atmospheric pressure echoes a constant tone, making April a fairly stable month. Consequently, the city's weather becomes more welcoming to different forms of flora and fauna. Weather factors invested in April boil down to an increase in bio-diversity and an enhanced natural beauty.

Temperature

April observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), marking an insignificant difference from March's 29.4°C (84.9°F). Yundum encounters a steady low-temperature average of 22.1°C (71.8°F) throughout the month of April.

Heat index

The heat index value for April is calculated to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). If one endures exposure and continues to be active, it might result in tiredness and heat cramps.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

In Yundum, the average relative humidity in April is 59%.

Rainfall

In Yundum, in April, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. In Yundum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77 days and collects up to 427mm (16.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of April, in Yundum, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:22 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Yundum, The Gambia, are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Yundum in April?

An average high-temperature, in April, in Yundum, is 28.8°C (83.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°C (71.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Yundum?

In Yundum, The Gambia, the average relative humidity in April is 59%.

How much does it rain in Yundum in April?

In April, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout April, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Yundum?

In April, the average day length is 12h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Yundum?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:22 GMT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Yundum?

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Yundum, The Gambia.

How long on average sun shines in April in Yundum?

In Yundum, the average sunshine duration in April is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Yundum?

January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Yundum, The Gambia.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Yundum?

In Yundum, The Gambia, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average temperature in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in April: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 22.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.6°C).

Average pressure in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average pressure in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in April: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average wind speed in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in April: 18.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average humidity in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in April: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (39%).

Average rainfall in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average rainfall in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall in April: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (177mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average rainfall days in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in April: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.2 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average sunshine days in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in April: 28.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average UV index in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in April: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and March (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in April: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in April
Yundum, The Gambia

Average visibility in April - Yundum, The Gambia
  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Yundum, The Gambia

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