When is the best time to go to Gaoua

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gaoua, 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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Gaoua weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gaoua 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

Gaoua January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 3mm 9.4hrs 12.3hrs

Gaoua's weather in January is typically hot and very dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Gaoua and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gaoua with around 3mm 0.1 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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February

Gaoua February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 5mm 9.2hrs 12.5hrs

February in Gaoua is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gaoua, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Gaoua and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gaoua with around 5mm 0.2 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.

Gaoua weather in February »

March

Gaoua March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 30mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Gaoua is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Gaoua and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gaoua with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Gaoua weather in March »

April

Gaoua April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 73mm 8hrs 13.1hrs

Gaoua's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Gaoua.

April is in the spring in Gaoua and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gaoua with around 73mm 2.9 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in April »

May

Gaoua May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 121mm 8.5hrs 13.3hrs

May is a wet month in Gaoua and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

May is in the spring in Gaoua and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gaoua with around 121mm 4.8 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in May »

June

Gaoua June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 137mm 7.8hrs 12.3hrs

June is a wet, humid month in Gaoua and the temperature is generally hot.

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

June is in the summer in Gaoua and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gaoua with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in June »

July

Gaoua July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 188mm 6.4hrs 12.5hrs

July in Gaoua is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Gaoua 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 Gaoua with around 188mm 7.4 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in July »

August

Gaoua August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 220mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Gaoua is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Gaoua 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 Gaoua with around 220mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in August »

September

Gaoua September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 193mm 6.6hrs 13.1hrs

Gaoua'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 Gaoua for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gaoua and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gaoua with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in September »

October

Gaoua October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 82mm 8.7hrs 13.3hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Gaoua and the temperature is generally 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 Gaoua.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gaoua and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 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 Gaoua with around 82mm 3.2 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in October »

November

Gaoua November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 13mm 9.4hrs 12.3hrs

The weather in November in Gaoua is characteristically very hot and dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Gaoua and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gaoua with around 13mm 0.5 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in November »

December

Gaoua December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 6mm 9hrs 12.5hrs

December in Gaoua is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Gaoua and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gaoua with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gaoua weather in December »

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Gaoua weather stats

Gaoua weather statistics
Hottest month: March 37.2°C 99°F
Driest month: January 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: January 9.4hrs
Coldest month: August 29.5°C 85.1°F
Wettest month: August 220mm 8.7ins
Warmest sea: May 27.4°C 81.3°F
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