Weather in February in Burkina Faso
Thinking about venturing to Burkina Faso this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in February?
February in Burkina Faso generally has very hot temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 36°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Ouagadougou. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dori with an average of 0.2 mm to low rainfall in Gaoua with 5.2 mm.Average sunshine
The city Ouagadougou usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Burkina Faso in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Burkina Faso climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou
In February Ouagadougou generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Koudougou
In February Koudougou generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
In February Bobo-Dioulasso generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dori
In February Dori generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fada N'gourma
In February Fada N'gourma generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Burkina Faso.
Is February the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ouagadougou, February may not be the ideal time to visit Burkina Faso.
On average, the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January with generally perfect weather in Ouagadougou. In contrast, June, August and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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