Burkina Faso weather in April
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in April?
The weather conditions in Burkina Faso in April vary from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During April in Burkina Faso the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 37°C (98°F) in Gaoua to 42°C (107°F) in Dori. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (80°F) in Dori and 26°C (78°F) in Gaoua. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in Burkina Faso. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in April varies from almost none in Dori with an average of 4.6mm (0.2 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Gaoua with 75mm (2.9 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 265 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Burkina Faso.
Where to go in Burkina Faso in April





Popular destinations in Burkina Faso
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Average weather in Ouagadougou
In April Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Koudougou
In April Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (103°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso
In April Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Dori
In April Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (107°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In April Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (103°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to go to Burkina Faso?
In our opinion April is not the best time to visit Burkina Faso with commonly unpleasant weather in Ouagadougou.
On average the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January and December with generally pleasant weather in Ouagadougou.
The worst months are May, June, August and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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