Gaoua Climate by Month
Temperatures in Gaoua experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend
to be very warm.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Gaoua experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 39°C in March to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, December. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 20°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Gaoua receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 907 mm annually. The climate in Gaoua shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 226 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.7 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Gaoua serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Gaoua in Burkina Faso
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 226 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 298 hours of sunshine.
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