Ouagadougou weather in April (Burkina Faso)

What should you pack for a trip to Ouagadougou in April? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Ouagadougou generally includes extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 40°C. But by evening, they drop to around 27°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Ouagadougou in April usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 265 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ouagadougou.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January typically offers the best circumstances. While June, August and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ouagadougou, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 40°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 36%  

Sunshine 265 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 Ouagadougou.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Burkina Faso? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Burkina Faso. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.