Climate Insights for Bobo-Dioulasso
Houet, Upper-Basins, Burkina Faso
Climate Overview
The climate in Bobo-Dioulasso is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 835 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 274 mm of rainfall. Bobo-Dioulasso 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 Bobo-Dioulasso is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 32.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.8 in of rainfall. Bobo-Dioulasso 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 67°F.
Temperature
Bobo-Dioulasso sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 38°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 27°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.Bobo-Dioulasso sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°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 67°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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
Bobo-Dioulasso is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 835 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 274 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 274 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.Bobo-Dioulasso is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.8 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 10.8 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
Bobo-Dioulasso 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.Bobo-Dioulasso 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 Bobo-Dioulasso 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 Bobo-Dioulasso 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.