Burkina Faso weather in August
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in August?
The weather conditions in Burkina Faso in August vary from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During August in Burkina Faso, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Bobo-Dioulasso with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Dori with 32°C (90°F). On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Burkina Faso.
Precipitation in August varies from heavy in Dori with an average of 187mm (7.4inch) rainfall to heavy in Bobo-Dioulasso with 272mm (11inch).
It is the wettest month of the year in Ouagadougou.
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Burkina Faso.
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Popular destinations in Burkina Faso
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Average weather in Ouagadougou
In August Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Koudougou
In August Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso
In August Bobo-Dioulasso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dori
In August Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In August Fada N'gourma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Burkina Faso?
In our opinion August is not the best time to visit Burkina Faso with commonly poor weather in Ouagadougou.
On average the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Ouagadougou.
The worst months are May, June, August and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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