Planning a trip to Dire Dawa in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +30°C and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 20 rainy days and 164 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
164 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dire Dawa has good weather in April.
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Average temperature in Dire Dawa in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dire Dawa for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +17°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +28°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +24°C.
Is Dire Dawa warm or cold in April?
Dire Dawa is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°C to +19°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Dire Dawa:
Climate in Dire Dawa in April
Dire Dawa weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+30°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+11°C
+13°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+36°C
+36°C
Rainfall
104 mm
164 mm
99 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
60%
67%
66%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
7
3
4
Cloudy days
7
5
8
Rainy days
16
20
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +29°C to +30°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 104 mm to 164 mm.Humidity rises from 60% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in March to 3 in April.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Dire Dawa in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Dire Dawa is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Dire Dawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 73% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 214 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Dire Dawa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Dire Dawa wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Dire Dawa?
This is the weather in Dire Dawa in April 2024:
1 April
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+26°C
2 April
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+26°C
3 April
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+24°C
4 April
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+27°C
5 April
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+25°C
6 April
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+28°C
7 April
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+27°C
8 April
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+28°C
9 April
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+29°C
10 April
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+31°C
11 April
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+31°C
12 April
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+30°C
13 April
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+30°C
14 April
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+26°C
15 April
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+28°C
16 April
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+29°C
17 April
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+31°C
18 April
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+31°C
19 April
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+30°C
20 April
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+32°C
21 April
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+31°C
22 April
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+25°C
23 April
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+30°C
24 April
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+29°C
25 April
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+30°C
26 April
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+31°C
27 April
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+26°C
28 April
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+26°C
29 April
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+27°C
30 April
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+24°C
In April 2024 Dire Dawa had 2 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years
This is how Dire Dawa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Dire Dawa in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+28°C) and the highest in 2015 (+31°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 455 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1471 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dire Dawa in April:
Is April a good time to visit Dire Dawa?
April is a really good time to go to Dire Dawa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dire Dawa.
Can you sunbathe in Dire Dawa in April?
April is warm in Dire Dawa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Dire Dawa rainy in April?
Dire Dawa is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dire Dawa in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dire Dawa in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ethiopia
Check out the weather for other cities in Ethiopia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dire Dawa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
