Weather in August in Burkina Faso
Planning a trip to Burkina Faso this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like 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 in Gaoua to 34°C in Dori. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Dori and 23°C 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 to heavy rainfall in Bobo-Dioulasso with 255 mm. Ouagadougou experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ouagadougou enjoys close to 240 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Burkina Faso climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Burkina Faso, check out our Burkina Faso's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou
In August Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Koudougou
In August Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
In August Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dori
In August Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fada N'gourma
In August Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Burkina Faso.
Is August the best 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 perfect weather in Ouagadougou. The weather in June, August and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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