Climate Insights for Yako

North, Burkina Faso

Hottest
April
40°C peak104°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
August
211 mm rain8.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yako is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 544 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 211 mm of rainfall. Yako is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Yako is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 21.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 8.3 in of rainfall. Yako is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 24°Min: 17°FebMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°MarMax: 39°Average: 31°Min: 24°AprMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 27°MayMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 28°JunMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°JulMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°OctMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°NovMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 20°DecMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 76°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 102°FAverage: 88°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 104°FAverage: 92°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 102°FAverage: 91°FMin: 82°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 87°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in Yako 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 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 24°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 Yako vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 104°F and an average of 92°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 49mmJulPrecipitation: 140mmAugPrecipitation: 211mmSepPrecipitation: 104mmOctPrecipitation: 23mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inJulPrecipitation: 5.5inAugPrecipitation: 8.3inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Yako is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 544 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 211 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 211 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.Yako is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 8.3 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: 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: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Yako 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.Yako 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar31°88°F
Apr33°92°F
May33°91°F
Jun30°87°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct29°84°F
Nov28°82°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Yako is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Yako is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 104°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yako 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 Yako 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
17 °C62 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C67 °F
35 °C95 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
39 °C102 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
40 °C104 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
28 °C82 °F
39 °C102 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
35 °C96 °F
10 km/h6 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
211 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
36 °C96 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in