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Ansongo Weather in April

Ansongo in April

The short of it: Ansongo in April averages a high of 42 °C (107 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 42° · low 23° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 28 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Ansongo an average April high of 42°, a low of 23° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 28 min in mid-April, 28 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Ansongo runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Gao, 90 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Ansongo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus May
1° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 28 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GaoGao90 km NW43°25°1.0 mm
TessitGao99 km WSW42°24°2.0 mm
I-n-TillitGao104 km W43°24°2.0 mm
AyorouTillabéri Region112 km SSE41°24°2.0 mm
BankilaréTillabéri Region123 km SSE41°24°2.0 mm
MéhanaTillabéri Region156 km SSE41°25°2.0 mm
Gorom-GoromSahel157 km SSW41°25°2.0 mm
BouremGao170 km NNW41°24°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Ansongo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Ansongo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°17°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
February35°18°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March38°20°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April42°23°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
May42°26°6.0 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
June40°26°17 mm11 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
July37°25°61 mm11 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦
August35°24°90 mm9 km/h12 h 39 min✦
September37°24°27 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
October39°24°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
November36°21°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
December32°18°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ansongo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ansongo in April?

Days average 42 °C (107 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Ansongo?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Ansongo in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 28 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 12 min in December to 13 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Ansongo in April?

Hardly — April nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ansongo in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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