Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Burkina Faso this May.
Burkina Faso, experiences extremely high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 35°C (95°F) in Gaoua to 41°C (106°F) in Dori. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C (84°F) in Dori and 25°C (77°F) in Gaoua.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F) in Ouagadougou. That makes May a extremely high month for Burkina Faso.
After dark, Ouagadougou cools to about 28°C (82°F) on an average May night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Dori clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 41°C (106°F), and evenings that remain near 29°C (84°F).
In our database, Gaoua is the chilliest city in May in Burkina Faso. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 35°C (95°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 25°C (77°F).
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 260 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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