The Gambia weather in April
The Gambia averages 29°C by day and 22°C at night in April, with the sea at 25°C and about 0 mm of rain in the month. It cools by about 2°C into May.
Day
29°C
Night
22°C
Sea
25°C
Rain
0 mm
Flight from London
6h
What April feels like
April is hot in The Gambia: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is dry: only about 0 mm of rain in the month.
That is 15°C warmer than an average April day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, The Gambia is the #16 warmest in April.
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These are hotter than The Gambia this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
The Gambia weather by month
April is highlighted. Compare with March and May, or see the full year in The Gambia.
The Gambia in April: quick answers
Is The Gambia hot in April?
April is hot in The Gambia: proper beach weather. Average highs are 29°C and lows 22°C.
Can you swim in The Gambia in April?
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in The Gambia in April?
It is dry: only about 0 mm of rain in the month.
What is the warmest month in The Gambia?
November, at an average high of 32°C. The coolest is May at 28°C.
How long is the flight to The Gambia from the UK?
About 6h direct from London, estimated from the 4,471 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in April for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in April from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. Rain is the average monthly total. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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