April weather forecast
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

April brings the first notable signs of the wet season in Ouagadougou with a steep rise in rainfall to 23mm (0.91"). The month is distinct for the high intensity of UV light, equal to that in March. It continues the trend from the previous month of increased humidity and relatively high temperatures. Despite the expecting shift towards the wet season, the amount of sunshine remains largely constant. These conditions combine to create a warm and humid atmosphere throughout April.

Temperature

Ouagadougou's April weather, with an average high temperature of 39.1°C (102.4°F) and an average low temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 39.5%.

Rainfall

In Ouagadougou, in April, it is raining for 0.6 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 35.2 rainfall days, and 788mm (31.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April in Ouagadougou is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine in Ouagadougou is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ouagadougou are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in April transforms into this advice:
Carry out every crucial safety measure. People with fair skin may sustain burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Despite the cloud cover, sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 should be generously applied and reapplied, particularly after a swim or an outdoor workout.