April Rainfall and Precipitation in Burkina Faso

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Burkina Faso in April.

Burkina Faso experiences precipitation in April ranging from almost none in Dori with 1.8 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall to moderate in Gaoua with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in April: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Burkina Faso precipitation in April: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Burkina Faso receive in April?

Ouagadougou stays mostly dry in April, with average rainfall close to 12 mm (0.5 in).

How many days does it rain in Burkina Faso in April?

On average, Ouagadougou has about 3 days days of rain in April.

Is April part of the rainy season in Burkina Faso?

April is generally a drier month for Burkina Faso, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in April in Burkina Faso?

Gaoua is the wettest city in Burkina Faso in April according to our database, with average rainfall of around 62 mm (2.4 in).

What is the driest city in April in Burkina Faso?

Based on our database, Dori sees the least rainfall in Burkina Faso in April, with around 1.8 mm (0.1 in) on average.

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