Burkina Faso weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Burkina Faso this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in October?
October in Burkina Faso generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 33°C in Gaoua to 38°C in Dori. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Dori and 23°C in Gaoua. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dori with an average of 8.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Gaoua with 74 mm. Meanwhile, Ouagadougou enjoys close to 273 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Burkina Faso, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Burkina Faso's yearly weather, check out our Burkina Faso climate page.
Where to go in Burkina Faso in October
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Popular destinations in Burkina Faso
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Average weather in Ouagadougou
In October Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Koudougou
In October Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso
In October Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Dori
In October Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In October Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Burkina Faso due to the typically poor weather in Ouagadougou.
On average, the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January with generally perfect weather in Ouagadougou. In contrast, June, August and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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