Climate Insights for Dédougou

Mouhoun, Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso

Hottest
April
41°C peak105°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low65°F low
Wettest
August
232 mm rain9.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dédougou is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 642 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 232 mm of rainfall. Dédougou 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, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Dédougou is hot. The average annual temperature is 85°F and approximately 25.3 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 9.1 in of rainfall. Dédougou 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, February, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°FebMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 21°MarMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 26°AprMax: 41°Average: 34°Min: 28°MayMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 28°JunMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°JulMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°NovMax: 36°Average: 29°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: 65°FFebMax: 98°FAverage: 84°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 104°FAverage: 91°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 105°FAverage: 94°FMin: 83°FMayMax: 102°FAverage: 92°FMin: 83°FJunMax: 95°FAverage: 87°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 95°FAverage: 85°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 98°FAverage: 84°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°F
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Min

Temperatures in Dédougou vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 26°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Dédougou vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 105°F and an average of 94°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 21mmJunPrecipitation: 59mmJulPrecipitation: 164mmAugPrecipitation: 232mmSepPrecipitation: 121mmOctPrecipitation: 36mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inJulPrecipitation: 6.4inAugPrecipitation: 9.1inSepPrecipitation: 4.8inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Dédougou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 642 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 232 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 232 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.Dédougou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 9.1 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: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Dédougou 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.Dédougou 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 Dédougou 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 Dédougou 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
18 °C65 °F
34 °C93 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
37 °C98 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
40 °C104 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
28 °C83 °F
41 °C105 °F
10 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
28 °C83 °F
39 °C102 °F
10 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
35 °C95 °F
10 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
164 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
232 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
36 °C98 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
34 °C94 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in