When to go · Burao
Burao in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Somaliland: Gu rains in the highlands; dirt roads can wash out briefly.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Somaliland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Somaliland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Somaliland: Gu rains in the highlands; dirt roads can wash out briefly.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- BuraoHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Somaliland overall
- Low
- Prices · Somaliland overall
- Medium
Somaliland overall: Gu rains in the highlands; dirt roads can wash out briefly.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Burao, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Somaliland: Gu rains in the highlands; dirt roads can wash out briefly.
January: Inside Burao's best window: Nov–Mar.
Burao: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen