Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Burkina Faso in August.

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Ouagadougou Koudougou Bobo-Dioulasso Dori

Planning a trip to Burkina Faso this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Burkina Faso in August

August in Burkina Faso generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C (86°F) in Gaoua to 34°C (93°F) in Dori. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Dori and 23°C (73°F) in Gaoua. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Ouagadougou.

To explore the conditions in Burkina Faso in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Dori with an average of 128 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Bobo-Dioulasso with 255 mm (10 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Ouagadougou gets approximately 240 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Burkina Faso by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Burkina Faso — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ouagadougou)

January33°C (91°F) February36°C (97°F) March39°C (102°F) April40°C (104°F) May39°C (102°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September33°C (91°F) October36°C (97°F) November37°C (99°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Burkina Faso in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Burkina Faso.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Burkina Faso

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?

Temperature range in Burkina Faso (August)

Precipitation variation in Burkina Faso (August)

Ouagadougou

In August Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
240 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Ouagadougou →

Koudougou

In August Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Koudougou →

Bobo-Dioulasso

In August Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
255 mm (10 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Bobo-Dioulasso →

Dori

In August Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
250 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
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Fada N'gourma

In August Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
194 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Burkina Faso in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ouagadougou 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Koudougou 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Bobo-Dioulasso 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Dori 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Gaoua 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)
Fada N'gourma 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)

Burkina Faso weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in August?

Expect poor weather across Burkina Faso in August. The popular destination of Ouagadougou averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Burkina Faso in August?

Ouagadougou averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Burkina Faso get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ouagadougou records an average of 207 mm (8.1 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Burkina Faso.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Burkina Faso?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ouagadougou, August may not be the ideal time to visit Burkina Faso.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly tolerable weather in Ouagadougou. The weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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