Weather in April in Burkina Faso
Thinking about venturing to Burkina Faso this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in April?
April in Burkina Faso generally has very hot temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 38°C in Gaoua to 42°C in Dori. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Dori and 26°C in Gaoua. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Burkina Faso. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dori with an average of 1.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Gaoua with 62 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ouagadougou enjoys close to 265 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at April's conditions in Burkina Faso, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Burkina Faso's yearly weather, check out our Burkina Faso climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou
In April Ouagadougou generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Koudougou
In April Koudougou generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
In April Bobo-Dioulasso generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dori
In April Dori generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fada N'gourma
In April Fada N'gourma generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Burkina Faso.
Is April the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Burkina Faso with often unpleasant weather in Ouagadougou.
Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Ouagadougou. On the other hand, the weather in June, August and October tend to be poor.
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