Bobo-Dioulasso weather in January (Burkina Faso)

What's the typical weather in Bobo-Dioulasso for January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Bobo-Dioulasso generally includes very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 34°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 19°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

With around 284 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 0.5 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 25%  

Sunshine 284 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burkina Faso in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.