Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bobo-Dioulasso Climate
Bobo-Dioulasso is a city in Burkina Faso (09) with a population of about 904,920. Its average annual temperature is 27.5°C (82°F), with roughly 975 mm of rain per year.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
975
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Bobo-Dioulasso Climate
Bobo-Dioulasso has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F) and receives about 975 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
975
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 1 mm |
| February | 28° / 83° | 3 mm |
| March | 30° / 87° | 15 mm |
| April | 31° / 87° | 42 mm |
| May | 29° / 85° | 100 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 133 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 194 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 256 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 169 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 54 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 7 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 1 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bobo-Dioulasso
The most comfortable months to visit Bobo-Dioulasso are typically January, December and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 36°C high). The coldest is August (near 21°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bobo-Dioulasso are typically January, December and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C and about 975 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Bobo-Dioulasso average about 36°C (97°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.