Weather in January in Burkina Faso
Considering a trip to Burkina Faso this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in January?
January in Burkina Faso generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Dori at 32°C to very hot in Gaoua at 35°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Gaoua and 17°C in Dori. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Ouagadougou.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 288 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Burkina Faso for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Burkina Faso climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou
In January Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Koudougou
In January Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
In January Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Dori
In January Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Fada N'gourma
In January Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Burkina Faso. Typically, the climate in Ouagadougou is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January with generally perfect weather in Ouagadougou. The weather in June, August and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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