Burkina Faso weather in January
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in January?
The weather conditions in Burkina Faso in January vary from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination.
During January in Burkina Faso the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 33°C (91°F) in Bobo-Dioulasso to 35°C (95°F) in Gaoua. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in January varies from almost no in Dori with an average of 0mm (0inch) rainfall to almost no in Gaoua with 4mm (0.2inch).
It is the driest month of the year in Ouagadougou.
It is also generally a
sunny
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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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Average weather in Ouagadougou
In January Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Koudougou
In January Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso
In January Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Dori
In January Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In January Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Burkina Faso?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Burkina Faso with commonly perfect 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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