Climate Insights for Kouka

Banwa, Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso

Hottest
April
39°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low67°F low
Wettest
August
248 mm rain9.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kouka is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 698 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 248 mm of rainfall. Kouka 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 19°C.The climate in Kouka is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 27.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 9.8 in of rainfall. Kouka 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 67°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°MarMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 26°AprMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 28°MayMax: 37°Average: 32°Min: 27°JunMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°OctMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 24°NovMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 22°DecMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 98°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 102°FAverage: 90°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 103°FAverage: 92°FMin: 82°FMayMax: 99°FAverage: 89°FMin: 81°FJunMax: 93°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 94°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 96°FAverage: 83°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°F
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Min

Kouka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°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 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.Kouka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 103°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 92°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 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 64mmJulPrecipitation: 169mmAugPrecipitation: 248mmSepPrecipitation: 131mmOctPrecipitation: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 1mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inJulPrecipitation: 6.6inAugPrecipitation: 9.8inSepPrecipitation: 5.2inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Kouka is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 698 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 248 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 248 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.Kouka is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 9.8 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 9.8 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/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: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Kouka 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 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.Kouka 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 Kouka 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 Kouka 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 °C67 °F
34 °C93 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
36 °C98 °F
12 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
39 °C102 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
28 °C82 °F
39 °C103 °F
10 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C81 °F
37 °C99 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
169 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
248 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
131 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
34 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
36 °C96 °F
9 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
34 °C93 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in