Climate Insights for Karankasso

Province du Houet, High-Basins Region, Burkina Faso

Hottest
March
37°C peak
Coldest
January
18°C low
Wettest
August
278mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Karankasso is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 897mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 278mm of rainfall. Karankasso 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, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 18° Feb Max: 36° Average: 28° Min: 21° Mar Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 25° Apr Max: 37° Average: 32° Min: 26° May Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 26° Jun Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23° Nov Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 21° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 18°
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Karankasso sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°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: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 22mm May Precipitation: 43mm Jun Precipitation: 105mm Jul Precipitation: 196mm Aug Precipitation: 278mm Sep Precipitation: 176mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Nov Precipitation: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm
Precipitation

Karankasso is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 897mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 278mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 278mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Karankasso 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 10km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Karankasso, which began on September 23, 2026. Karankasso 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 March at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 37°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 76mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 579mm across the season with a monthly average of 193mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 240mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 Karankasso 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
33 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
36 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
37 °C
9 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
37 °C
10 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
35 °C
10 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
278 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
33 °C
7 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
34 °C
8 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
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