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Thinking of visiting Bobo-Dioulasso in August? Expect very high temperatures reaching 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 23°C (73°F) at night, and be prepared for the wettest month of the year.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Bobo-Dioulasso. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bobo-Dioulasso - and find the best time to visit.
49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Bobo-Dioulasso typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 22°C (72°F).
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Bobo-Dioulasso spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 26 years of weather observations (2000-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Bobo-Dioulasso.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Bobo-Dioulasso in August. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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