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 very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Gaoua to 36°C in Dori. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Dori and 23°C in Gaoua. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
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 approximately 217 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.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.
Where to go in Burkina Faso in September
Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
Dori
In September Dori generally has very 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.
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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