Climate Insights for Bama

Province de la Kossi, Boucle du Mouhoun Region, Burkina Faso

Hottest
April
39°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
August
274mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bama is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 822mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 274mm of rainfall. Bama is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 26° Min: 20° Feb Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 22° Mar Max: 38° Average: 32° Min: 26° Apr Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 27° May Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 27° Jun Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23° Nov Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Dec Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 20°
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Average
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Bama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 39°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 14mm May Precipitation: 35mm Jun Precipitation: 87mm Jul Precipitation: 196mm Aug Precipitation: 274mm Sep Precipitation: 156mm Oct Precipitation: 53mm Nov Precipitation: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Bama is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 822mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 274mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 274mm 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 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Bama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Bama, which began on September 23, 2026. Bama 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 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 39°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 54mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 557mm across the season with a monthly average of 186mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 35°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bama 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
20 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
36 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
38 °C
10 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
39 °C
10 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
37 °C
10 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
33 °C
7 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
35 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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