Bobo-Dioulasso weather in April (Burkina Faso)

How is April weather typically in Bobo-Dioulasso? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Bobo-Dioulasso includes extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 38°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 27°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Bobo-Dioulasso in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 4 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 235 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Bobo-Dioulasso. January, October and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bobo-Dioulasso climate page with graphs.

 

Bobo-Dioulasso, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 38°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 48%  

Sunshine 235 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burkina Faso in April

Find out more about the weather in Burkina Faso and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bobo-Dioulasso.

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