Burkina Faso weather in March
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in March?
The weather conditions in Burkina Faso in March are generally unpleasant.
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 40°C (103°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) in Ouagadougou. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in March varies from almost none in Dori with an average of 0.5mm (0 inches) of rainfall to low in Gaoua with 22mm (0.8 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 265 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Burkina Faso.
Where to go in Burkina Faso in March





Popular destinations in Burkina Faso
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Average weather in Ouagadougou
In March Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (103°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and almost none monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Koudougou
In March Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (103°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and almost none monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso
In March Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (101°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Dori
In March Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and almost none monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In March Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (103°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and almost none monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Burkina Faso?
In our opinion March is not the best time to visit Burkina Faso with commonly unpleasant weather in Ouagadougou.
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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