Burkina Faso weather in July

Are you planning a trip to Burkina Faso in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? Look no further than this page for all the information you need.

What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in July?

The weather conditions in Burkina Faso in July vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.

During July in Burkina Faso the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (87°F) in Gaoua to 35°C (95°F) in Dori. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (76°F) in Dori and 22°C (72°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 July varies from high in Dori with an average of 126mm (5 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Bobo-Dioulasso with 204mm (8 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 270 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou during the entire month.

To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Burkina Faso, check out the map below.

Where to go in Burkina Faso in July

Find the average weather conditions in July for the most popular destinations in Burkina Faso on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

Popular destinations in Burkina Faso

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?

Average weather in Ouagadougou

In July Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ouagadougou
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   June June
<<  
35°C / 95°F 
25°C / 76°F 
280 hours 
102mm / 4" 
10 days 
poor 
32°C / 90°F 
23°C / 73°F 
270 hours 
177mm / 7" 
13 days 
August   >> August
>>  
31°C / 88°F 
22°C / 72°F 
240 hours 
247mm / 9.7" 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Ouagadougou

Average weather in Koudougou

In July Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Koudougou
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   June June
<<  
35°C / 95°F 
24°C / 76°F 
280 hours 
105mm / 4.1" 
10 days 
poor 
32°C / 90°F 
23°C / 73°F 
270 hours 
182mm / 7.2" 
13 days 
August   >> August
>>  
31°C / 87°F 
22°C / 72°F 
240 hours 
249mm / 9.8" 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Koudougou

Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso

In July Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bobo-Dioulasso
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   June June
<<  
33°C / 91°F 
23°C / 73°F 
236 hours 
129mm / 5.1" 
13 days 
31°C / 87°F 
22°C / 71°F 
198 hours 
204mm / 8" 
16 days 
poor 
August   >> August
>>  
30°C / 85°F 
21°C / 71°F 
181 hours 
257mm / 10" 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Bobo-Dioulasso

Average weather in Dori

In July Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dori
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   June June
<<  
39°C / 101°F 
26°C / 80°F 
286 hours 
71mm / 2.8" 
8 days 
poor 
35°C / 95°F 
24°C / 76°F 
273 hours 
126mm / 5" 
11 days 
poor 
August   >> August
>>  
33°C / 92°F 
23°C / 74°F 
250 hours 
184mm / 7.2" 
14 days 
Climate in Dori

Average weather in Fada N'gourma

In July Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Fada N'gourma
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   June June
<<  
35°C / 94°F 
24°C / 75°F 
258 hours 
115mm / 4.5" 
10 days 
poor 
32°C / 89°F 
23°C / 73°F 
233 hours 
177mm / 7" 
14 days 
August   >> August
>>  
30°C / 87°F 
22°C / 72°F 
194 hours 
244mm / 9.6" 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Fada N'gourma

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Is July the best time to go to Burkina Faso?

In our opinion July is a good time to visit Burkina Faso with commonly tolerable weather in Ouagadougou. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January and December with generally pleasant weather in Ouagadougou. The worst months are May, June, August and October that can have poor weather conditions.

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