Burkina Faso weather in August - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

August is one of the best months for a holiday in Burkina Faso.
Daytime
31°
Night
23°
☀️ Day length
12 h 33 min
Chance of rain
68%
Thunder days
76%
Humid days
100%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARBurkina Faso - August vs the year33°17°37°21°40°25°40°27°39°27°36°25°33°23°31°23°33°23°36°24°37°21°33°18°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)2251427354968481411JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTMar (40°)COLDESTAug (31°)DRIESTNov (1%)WETTESTAug (68%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In August, Burkina Faso averages about 31° during the day and 23° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 68% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.

Burkina Faso weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January ★ 33℃17℃2%
February 37℃21℃2%
March 40℃25℃5%
April 40℃27℃14%
May 39℃27℃27%
June 36℃25℃35%
July ★ 33℃23℃49%
August 31℃23℃68%
September ★ 33℃23℃48%
October ★ 36℃24℃14%
November 37℃21℃1%
December ★ 33℃18℃1%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Burkina Faso in August? Weather by city

PlaceDayNightChance of rain
Ouagadougou 31℃23℃67%
Kaya 31℃23℃69%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso weather - other months

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