Houndé, Burkina Faso experiences average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Houndé, Burkina Faso Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Houndé, Burkina Faso. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.7/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 34°C / 23°C
Feels Like 36°C / 23°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 59 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 50%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
39°C
April
Avg Low27°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
19°C
January
Avg High35°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High35°C
Avg Low19°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
May (Gusts 34)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, August due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:52
Daylight 12.8h
Sunset 18:40
Live conditions—
Houndé on the map · live conditions
Houndé, Burkina Faso
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- City
- Houndé
- Population
- 87.2K
- Coordinates
- 11.50°, -3.52°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 35°C / 19°C . Feb: 37°C / 21°C . Mar: 39°C / 25°C . Apr: 39°C / 27°C . May: 37°C / 26°C . Jun: 34°C / 25°C . Jul: 30°C / 23°C . Aug: 29°C / 22°C . Sep: 30°C / 22°C . Oct: 33°C / 23°C . Nov: 35°C / 21°C . Dec: 34°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 5 mm. Apr: 16 mm. May: 29 mm. Jun: 79 mm. Jul: 152 mm. Aug: 226 mm. Sep: 140 mm. Oct: 54 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 17%. Feb: 16%. Mar: 26%. Apr: 39%. May: 54%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 79%. Aug: 84%. Sep: 83%. Oct: 68%. Nov: 37%. Dec: 24%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 12 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Mar 2025 · 39°C | Apr · 39°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 19°C | Jan · 19°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 228 mm | Aug · 226 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 18 km/h | May · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Poor July
Wet August
Wet September
Fair October
Fair November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 35°C / 19°C | 32°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 37°C / 21°C | 34°C / 17°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 16% Comfortable | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 39°C / 25°C | 39°C / 24°C | 2days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 39°C / 27°C | 41°C / 28°C | 4days (16 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 37°C / 26°C | 41°C / 29°C | 8days (29 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 34°C / 25°C | 38°C / 28°C | 12days (79 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 23°C | 35°C / 26°C | 19days (152 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 79% Humid | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 22°C | 33°C / 26°C | 26days (226 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 84% Humid | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 22°C | 36°C / 26°C | 17days (140 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 83% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 33°C / 23°C | 38°C / 26°C | 8days (54 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November best | 35°C / 21°C | 35°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 20°C | 32°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Houndé are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Houndé, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Houndé is April, with average daytime highs of 39°C (102°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Houndé is January, with average overnight lows of 19°C (66°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Houndé is August, averaging 226mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Houndé runs through August, July, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Houndé.
Houndé receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Houndé.
The least favorable months to visit Houndé are May, June, July, August, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Houndé is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Houndé is 50%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Houndé are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Houndé averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 50%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Houndé is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Houndé has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Houndé ranges from 23°C (73°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Houndé, with a climate score of 2.9/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Houndé, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 34°C (93°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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