The weather in April in Ouagadougou

It's hot in April in Ouagadougou with an average temperature of 40°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 40°C to a high of 41°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 30°C.

April isn’t a good month to be in Ouagadougou. The average temperature of 40°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 44°C in 2020, Ouagadougou reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 29°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 32°C.

Rainfall amount

In April, there is an average of 12 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in April for Ouagadougou

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ouagadougou. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Ouagadougou New York
Average temperature 40°C 17°C
Max. temperature 41°C 22°C
Min. temperature 26°C -5°C
Total precipitation 12 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 3 days 11 days

Start of April

The month of April starts in Ouagadougou with hot temps, averaging around 41°C during the day and nights around 28°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps stay steady at around 41°C, with nights around 28°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Ouagadougou is around 41°C, while nighttime temps are about 29°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Ouagadougou

Temperature in April in Ouagadougou over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Ouagadougou

Total precipitation in April in Ouagadougou over the years

Daily UV index in April in Ouagadougou

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Ouagadougou, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Ouagadougou by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ouagadougou. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.