Bijilo

What’s the weather like in Bijilo in April?

Visit The Gambia at this time and you’ll experience the best temperatures all year. The Bijilo weather in April is always hot, sunny and very dry because the wet season doesn’t start until late May and June. It’s no surprise why Bijilo’s one of Africa’s top coastal hotspots.

Geographical influences

Bijilo’s on the stunning west coast of The Gambia, which is a small country in west Africa. It’s surrounded by Senegal and has the Atlantic Ocean lapping at its sandy beaches. In April, dry weather’s blown in by north-easterly winds and the water temperature’s very pleasant too.

Averages

The weather in Bijilo in April sees an average daytime high temperature of 35°C, which can rise by a couple of degrees on even hotter days. The moderate ocean breeze of 12mph will help to keep you fresh. At night the temperature will fall to around 19°C. The humidity will be around 66% and the UV level’s high, so use plenty of sunblock when you’re out in the daytime sun. You won’t need to bring an umbrella as just a few millimetres of rain may fall, but there’s a good chance you’ll see no wet weather at all. You’ll want to make the most of the sunshine in the tropical climate of Bijilo in April. There’ll be up to ten hours each day, on average, and the sun doesn’t set until 7.20pm at the start of the month. The water temperature will be around 22°C.