Climate Insights for Bama

Houet, Upper-Basins, Burkina Faso

Hottest
March
39°C peak101°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
August
268 mm rain10.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bama is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 830 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 268 mm of rainfall. Bama is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Bama is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 32.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.5 in of rainfall. Bama is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°MarMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 25°AprMax: 38°Average: 32°Min: 27°MayMax: 36°Average: 31°Min: 26°JunMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°NovMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 98°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 101°FAverage: 89°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 101°FAverage: 90°FMin: 81°FMayMax: 97°FAverage: 88°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°F
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Min

Bama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 39°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°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.Bama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 101°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 89°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 38mmJunPrecipitation: 93mmJulPrecipitation: 195mmAugPrecipitation: 268mmSepPrecipitation: 156mmOctPrecipitation: 54mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 1mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inJulPrecipitation: 7.7inAugPrecipitation: 10.5inSepPrecipitation: 6.1inOctPrecipitation: 2.1inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Bama is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 830 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 268 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 268 mm 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.Bama is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 10.6 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Bama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
36 °C98 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C78 °F
39 °C101 °F
9 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C81 °F
38 °C101 °F
9 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C80 °F
36 °C97 °F
10 km/h6 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
33 °C92 °F
9 km/h6 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h5 mph
268 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
35 °C95 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in