Weather in September in Burkina Faso
Planning a journey to Burkina Faso this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in September?
September in Burkina Faso generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Gaoua at 31°C to very hot in Dori at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Dori and 23°C in Gaoua. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dori with an average of 53 mm to heavy rainfall in Gaoua with 174 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ouagadougou enjoys close to 217 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Burkina Faso in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Burkina Faso climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou
In September Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Koudougou
In September Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
In September Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dori
In September Dori generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fada N'gourma
In September Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Burkina Faso with overall tolerable weather in Ouagadougou.
On average, the best time to visit Burkina Faso is in January with generally perfect weather in Ouagadougou. On the other hand, the weather in June, August and October tend to be poor.
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