What’s the climate like in Burkina Faso?
The current climate of Burkina Faso features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 40°C during the day to lows of 32°C. The average yearly temperature is around 36°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Burkina Faso in recent years was 44°C in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in July 2020.
On average, Burkina Faso receives 849 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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.
Best time to visit Burkina Faso?
The best time to visit Burkina Faso for pleasant to warm weather is December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Burkina Faso.
Climate Table of Burkina Faso
The climate table of Burkina Faso shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 11 | 0,9 | 3,2 | 12 | 71 | 115 | 178 | 267 | 157 | 33 | 0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 36°C
- Highest temperature: 40°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in August
- Precipitation: 849 mm per year, averaging 71 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in November, 0,2 mm in December and 0,9 mm in February
- Wettest months: 267 mm in August, 178 mm in July and 157 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Burkina Faso
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Burkina Faso. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Burkina Faso
This graph shows how much precipitation Burkina Faso gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Burkina Faso
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Burkina Faso. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Burkina Faso
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Burkina Faso. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Burkina Faso
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Burkina Faso over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Burkina Faso by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Burkina Faso. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
