Climate Insights for Dori

Province du Séno, Sahel, Burkina Faso

Hottest
April
42°C peak
Coldest
January
18°C low
Wettest
August
159mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dori is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 299mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 159mm of rainfall. Dori is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 18° Feb Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 20° Mar Max: 39° Average: 32° Min: 25° Apr Max: 42° Average: 35° Min: 29° May Max: 41° Average: 35° Min: 30° Jun Max: 38° Average: 33° Min: 28° Jul Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 26° Aug Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 26° Oct Max: 38° Average: 32° Min: 26° Nov Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 22° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Dori vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 1mm May Precipitation: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 23mm Jul Precipitation: 59mm Aug Precipitation: 159mm Sep Precipitation: 42mm Oct Precipitation: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Dori is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 299mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 159mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0mm. That's 159mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Dori is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Dori, which began on June 21, 2026. Dori is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 42°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 9mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 38°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 241mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 38°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 48mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 34°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 27°
Mar 32°
Apr 35°
May 35°
Jun 33°
Jul 30°
Aug 28°
Sep 30°
Oct 32°
Nov 29°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Dori is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 42°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dori based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
34 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
39 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
29 °C
42 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
May
30 °C
41 °C
4 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
28 °C
38 °C
4 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
35 °C
4 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
33 °C
3 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
35 °C
3 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
38 °C
3 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
37 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
33 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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