Your April weather guide
HotWeather in Kololi in April
April is a good time to visit Kololi if you want reliably warm, dry weather without choosing its hottest season. Average daytime highs are around 28°C, nights stay near 21°C and the sea averages 23°C, making swimming a realistic part of the holiday. The catch is that hot spells can still make midday uncomfortable, so plan for shade rather than constant activity. It suits travellers who want warmth but do not need intense heat.
Long-term climate averages for Serekunda (Kololi), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Kololi, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Serekunda (Kololi).
- Average daytime high
- 28.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 31°C
- Average night-time low
- 20.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 19°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +14.8°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 23.4°C
- year to year: 22°C to 25°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.7h
- 71% of 12.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 0 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 95%
- 20% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 40.1°C
- 2017-04-14
- Record low 1991-2020
- 17.6°C
- 2002-04-08
- Flight from London
- ≈ 6 h 18 min
- 4448 km, mid-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 11th warmest month of the year in Kololi and ranks 29th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Kololi is 14.8°C warmer by day and 15.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Kololi peaks at 28.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.4°C or more. About 95% of days top 25°C and 1 in 5 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.9°C; one night in ten drops to 19.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 40.1°C (2017-04-14) and the coldest night 17.6°C (2002-04-08).
Rain in April
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 0 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2000 with 0 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 23.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 24.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in October (29.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:54 and sets about 19:20 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 30%.
Is April a good time to visit Kololi?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Kololi on our scoring are April, March, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Hot afternoons, with some relief in the evenings
Expect summer clothing to do most of the work: 95% of April days reach 25°C, while 20% reach 30°C. That makes warmth dependable, but hotter afternoons are possible rather than the daily norm. With humidity at 67%, loose, breathable clothes are a sensible choice, especially if you dislike feeling sticky. Keep more active plans for the cooler parts of the day and leave room for a shaded break around midday. Evenings are generally warm enough for light clothing, though a light layer may be useful if you feel the cold. April is among Kololi's cooler months, but that is a relative judgement, not a promise of mild weather.
Dry weather and a sea that suits swimming
Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans in April, so this is a strong choice if wet weather would spoil the trip for you. There are about 8.7 hours of sunshine within 12.3 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of time outdoors without implying uninterrupted sun. Pack sun protection and make shade part of the routine. The sea is suitable for swimming, though its year-to-year range of 22°C to 25°C means it will not always feel equally warm. If you prefer very warm water, the cooler end may take some getting used to. For a holiday built around swimming and relaxed outdoor time, the balance is favourable.
A little perspective
Kololi through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7°C | 20.2°C | 21.8°C | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 95% |
| February | 29.4°C | 20.5°C | 22.0°C | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 94% |
| Marchbest | 29.4°C | 20.7°C | 22.6°C | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 96% |
| AprilSelectedbest | 28.3°C | 20.9°C | 23.4°C | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 95% |
| Maybest | 28.2°C | 22.2°C | 24.6°C | 8.4 | 1 | 0 | 99% |
| June | 29.1°C | 24.6°C | 26.8°C | 6.2 | 14 | 2 | 100% |
| July | 28.9°C | 25.4°C | 28.0°C | 3.5 | 130 | 15 | 100% |
| August | 28.4°C | 25.3°C | 28.4°C | 2.4 | 263 | 24 | 100% |
| September | 28.9°C | 25.4°C | 28.7°C | 3.1 | 192 | 20 | 100% |
| October | 29.9°C | 26.1°C | 29.3°C | 6.0 | 58 | 8 | 100% |
| November | 30.7°C | 24.6°C | 27.7°C | 5.9 | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| December | 29.7°C | 21.9°C | 24.1°C | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Kololi in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Kololi hot in April?
Kololi is hot in April: the average daytime high is 28.3°C and nights average 20.9°C. About 95% of April days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Kololi in April?
The sea around Kololi averages 23.4°C in April, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 22°C to 25°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Kololi in April?
Kololi sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 0 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2000 (0 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Kololi in April?
Kololi gets around 8.7 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Kololi compare with the UK in April?
Kololi is on average 14.8°C warmer than London by day in April (28.3°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Kololi?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Kololi reached 40.1°C on 2017-04-14, and the coldest night dropped to 17.6°C on 2002-04-08.
How much warmer is Kololi than London in April?
Kololi's average daytime high is 28.3°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 14.8°C. That is a substantial change from a UK spring: pack mainly for hot days, rather than treating it as a slightly warmer version of home.
Is April a good choice for a mid-haul sunshine holiday?
Yes, if your priorities are warm days, dry weather and a sea suitable for swimming. The flight from London is about 6 h 18 min, and April sits alongside March and May among Kololi's best months.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Serekunda (Serekunda (Kololi)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C