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Burkina Faso's national averages run from 30 °C in August to 40 °C in April, with rainfall between 0 mm in January and 214 mm in August and 5.1–9.9 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are September, January and February. Its 45 regions span 33–37 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Ouagadougou
- Area
- 272,627 km²
Best months to visit
When Burkina Faso shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.5 | 18.8 | 16.5 | 36.8 |
| February | 35.9 | 21.5 | 18.0 | 38.9 |
| March | 39.1 | 25.7 | 22.7 | 41.4 |
| April | 39.7 | 27.7 | 25.4 | 41.8 |
| May | 38.0 | 27.6 | 25.1 | 40.6 |
| June | 34.9 | 25.8 | 23.7 | 38.3 |
| July | 31.9 | 24.3 | 23.0 | 35.1 |
| August | 30.4 | 23.6 | 22.3 | 32.4 |
| September | 31.8 | 23.8 | 22.4 | 34.7 |
| October | 35.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | 37.4 |
| November | 36.1 | 21.4 | 18.9 | 37.6 |
| December | 34.0 | 19.4 | 16.9 | 36.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 5 |
| April | 11 |
| May | 28 |
| June | 58 |
| July | 136 |
| August | 214 |
| September | 118 |
| October | 36 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 0 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.9 |
| February | 9.8 |
| March | 9.3 |
| April | 8.9 |
| May | 8.6 |
| June | 8.0 |
| July | 6.2 |
| August | 5.1 |
| September | 7.1 |
| October | 8.7 |
| November | 9.9 |
| December | 9.7 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1 | 8.7 | 13.6 |
| February | 11.2 | 8.4 | 14.0 |
| March | 9.4 | 7.4 | 11.7 |
| April | 9.5 | 7.3 | 12.3 |
| May | 10.3 | 7.4 | 13.4 |
| June | 10.2 | 6.8 | 13.9 |
| July | 9.7 | 6.6 | 13.5 |
| August | 8.8 | 6.1 | 12.3 |
| September | 7.3 | 5.1 | 10.2 |
| October | 7.3 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
| November | 8.8 | 6.6 | 11.1 |
| December | 10.5 | 8.2 | 13.0 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Burkina Faso
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Burkina Faso, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
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45 regions
Burkina Faso, taken apart
- Balé30–39 °C yr
- Bam31–41 °C yr
- Banwa30–40 °C yr
- Bazèga30–39 °C yr
- Bougouriba29–39 °C yr
- Boulgou30–39 °C yr
- Boulkiemdé30–39 °C yr
- Comoé29–38 °C yr
- Ganzourgou30–40 °C yr
- Gnagna31–41 °C yr
- Gourma30–40 °C yr
- Houet29–38 °C yr
- Ioba30–39 °C yr
- Kadiogo30–40 °C yr
- Komondjari31–41 °C yr
- Kompienga30–40 °C yr
- Kossi31–40 °C yr
- Koulpélogo30–39 °C yr
- Kouritenga30–40 °C yr
- Kourwéogo31–40 °C yr
- Kénédougou29–38 °C yr
- Loroum32–41 °C yr
- Léraba29–37 °C yr
- Mouhoun30–40 °C yr
- Nahouri29–39 °C yr
- Namentenga31–41 °C yr
- Nayala30–40 °C yr
- Noumbiel29–38 °C yr
- Oubritenga31–40 °C yr
- Oudalan32–42 °C yr
- Passoré31–40 °C yr
- Poni29–38 °C yr
- Sanguié30–39 °C yr
- Sanmatenga31–41 °C yr
- Sissili29–39 °C yr
- Soum32–41 °C yr
- Sourou31–41 °C yr
- Séno32–41 °C yr
- Tapoa30–41 °C yr
- Tuy30–39 °C yr
- Yagha32–41 °C yr
- Yatenga31–41 °C yr
- Ziro29–39 °C yr
- Zondoma31–40 °C yr
- Zoundwéogo30–39 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Burkina Faso
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Do not travel
Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 4Do not travel
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US
Level 4Do not travel
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Month by month
A year in Burkina Faso, in order
- JanJanuary33.5°C · 0 mm · 9.9 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary35.9°C · 1 mm · 9.8 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch39.1°C · 5 mm · 9.3 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 5 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 5 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril39.7°C · 11 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 11 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 11 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay38.0°C · 28 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 38 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 38 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune34.9°C · 58 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 58 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 58 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly31.9°C · 136 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 136 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 136 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust30.4°C · 214 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 214 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 214 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember31.8°C · 118 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 118 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 118 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober35.0°C · 36 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 36 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 36 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember36.1°C · 1 mm · 9.9 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember34.0°C · 0 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
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