Bobo-Dioulasso weather in January (Burkina Faso)

How is the weather in Bobo-Dioulasso in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 34°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Bobo-Dioulasso in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.5 mm for the month. Typically around 0 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 284 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, October and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bobo-Dioulasso climate page with graphs.

 

Bobo-Dioulasso, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 25%  
SunshineSunshine 284 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burkina Faso in January

Find out more about the weather in Burkina Faso in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bobo-Dioulasso in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bobo-Dioulasso.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Burkina Faso? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Burkina Faso. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.