When to go · Kédougou
Kédougou in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Senegal: Coast still fine; interior very hot. Independence Day 4 April.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Senegal overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Senegal overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). 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
- KédougouHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 7 days
- Inland north and east, Senegal · Touba, Tambacounda, Niokolo-Koba, Kédougouhot
40 °C (104 °F)+ in April–May; Niokolo-Koba tracks close in the rains (roughly Jul–Oct).104 °F (40 °C)+ in April–May; Niokolo-Koba tracks close in the rains (roughly Jul–Oct).
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 Kédougou, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Senegal: Coast still fine; interior very hot. Independence Day 4 April.
January: Inside Kédougou's best window: Nov–Feb.
Kédougou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen