What’s the climate like in Sahel?
The current climate of Sahel features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 41°C during the day to lows of 32°C. The average yearly temperature is around 37°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 29°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sahel in recent years was 46°C in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Sahel receives 483 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Sahel?
The best time to visit Sahel for sunny weather is January, July, September and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sahel. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Sahel
The climate table of Sahel 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 3,1 | 0,2 | 3,9 | 3,6 | 19 | 49 | 118 | 181 | 92 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 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: 37°C
- Highest temperature: 41°C in April and May
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in August
- Precipitation: 483 mm per year, averaging 40 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in November, December and 0,2 mm in February
- Wettest months: 181 mm in August, 118 mm in July and 92 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Sahel
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sahel, 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 Sahel
This graph shows how much precipitation Sahel, 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 Sahel
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sahel, Burkina Faso. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sahel
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sahel, 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 Sahel
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sahel, 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 Sahel by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sahel. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
