Burkina Faso weather in January
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 very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C in Dori to 35°C in Gaoua. Nighttime temperatures generally drop 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.
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Ouagadougou. The city Ouagadougou usually sees around 288 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
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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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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C 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 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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