When is the best time to go to Bobo-Dioulasso

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bobo-Dioulasso weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bobo-Dioulasso are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bobo-Dioulasso January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 2mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs

The weather in January in Bobo-Dioulasso is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bobo-Dioulasso, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bobo-Dioulasso February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 4mm 9.4hrs 12.5hrs

February in Bobo-Dioulasso is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bobo-Dioulasso, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Bobo-Dioulasso March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 19mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bobo-Dioulasso is characteristically very hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bobo-Dioulasso, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Bobo-Dioulasso April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 42mm 8.1hrs 13.1hrs

Bobo-Dioulasso's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bobo-Dioulasso, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Bobo-Dioulasso May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 94mm 8.6hrs 13.4hrs

May is a a little damp month in Bobo-Dioulasso and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bobo-Dioulasso.

May is in the spring in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Bobo-Dioulasso June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 132mm 8.2hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in Bobo-Dioulasso during June can be summarized as hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bobo-Dioulasso for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Bobo-Dioulasso July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 203mm 7.1hrs 12.5hrs

July in Bobo-Dioulasso is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bobo-Dioulasso for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Bobo-Dioulasso August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 280mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bobo-Dioulasso is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bobo-Dioulasso.

August is in the summer in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 280mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Bobo-Dioulasso September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 190mm 7.3hrs 13.1hrs

Bobo-Dioulasso's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bobo-Dioulasso for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Bobo-Dioulasso October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 58mm 8.9hrs 13.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Bobo-Dioulasso and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bobo-Dioulasso.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Bobo-Dioulasso November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 8mm 9.5hrs 12.3hrs

The weather in November in Bobo-Dioulasso is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bobo-Dioulasso, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Bobo-Dioulasso December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 2mm 9.1hrs 12.5hrs

December in Bobo-Dioulasso is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bobo-Dioulasso, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Bobo-Dioulasso and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bobo-Dioulasso with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Bobo-Dioulasso weather stats

Bobo-Dioulasso weather statistics
Hottest month: April 37°C 98.6°F
Driest month: January 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: November 9.5hrs
Coldest month: August 29.5°C 85.1°F
Wettest month: August 280mm 11ins
Warmest sea: May 26.9°C 80.4°F
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