Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Burkina Faso with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Burkina Faso in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Burkina Faso with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Burkina Faso will be around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 267 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 52% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Burkina Faso. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Burkina Faso in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
267 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Burkina Faso?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Burkina Faso. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Burkina Faso in August
With 37°C, Burkina Faso hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C.
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The climate of Burkina Faso is based on weather data from Ouagadougou. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Burkina Faso for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in August in Burkina Faso
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Burkina Faso, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Burkina Faso
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Burkina Faso, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Burkina Faso.
Daily UV Index in August in Burkina Faso
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Burkina Faso, 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.
Temperature in August in Burkina Faso Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Burkina Faso, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Burkina Faso Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Burkina Faso, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Burkina Faso
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Average Weather in Burkina Faso by Month
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