When to go · Salemata
Salemata in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cool)). Across Senegal: Coast still fine; interior very hot. Independence Day 4 April.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- Senegal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Senegal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cool)). Across Senegal: Coast still fine; interior very hot. Independence Day 4 April.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- SalemataHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 104 °F (40 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 1 day
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Senegal overall
- Medium
- Prices · Senegal overall
- Medium
Senegal overall: Coast still fine; interior very hot. Independence Day 4 April.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Salemata, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 40 °C (104 °F)104 °F (40 °C)
Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Night low
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 1
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cool)). Across Senegal: Coast still fine; interior very hot. Independence Day 4 April.
January: Inside Salemata's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cool).
Salemata: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen