Koudougou, Burkina Faso experiences average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Koudougou, Burkina Faso Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Koudougou, 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
5.6/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 35°C / 23°C
Feels Like 37°C / 24°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 52 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 46%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Hottest Month
40°C
April
Avg Low27°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
19°C
January
Avg High34°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High34°C
Avg Low19°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
May (Gusts 33)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, August, September due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:46
Daylight 12.8h
Sunset 18:36
Live conditions—
Koudougou on the map · live conditions
Koudougou, Burkina Faso
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- City
- Koudougou
- Population
- 160.2K
- Coordinates
- 12.25°, -2.37°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 34°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: 34°C / 19°C . Feb: 36°C / 21°C . Mar: 39°C / 25°C . Apr: 40°C / 27°C . May: 38°C / 28°C . Jun: 35°C / 26°C . Jul: 31°C / 24°C . Aug: 30°C / 23°C . Sep: 31°C / 23°C . Oct: 34°C / 24°C . Nov: 36°C / 22°C . Dec: 34°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 3 mm. Apr: 5 mm. May: 20 mm. Jun: 63 mm. Jul: 142 mm. Aug: 224 mm. Sep: 137 mm. Oct: 31 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 17%. Feb: 14%. Mar: 21%. Apr: 33%. May: 49%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 64%. Nov: 32%. Dec: 22%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. 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 stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 12 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Mar 2025 · 40°C | Apr · 40°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 20°C | Jan · 19°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 138 mm | Aug · 224 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 16 km/h | May · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Poor July
Poor August
Wet September
Poor October
Poor November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 34°C / 19°C | 31°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 36°C / 21°C | 34°C / 17°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 39°C / 25°C | 39°C / 23°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 40°C / 27°C | 41°C / 28°C | 2days (5 mm) Excellent | 11.3h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 38°C / 28°C | 42°C / 30°C | 5days (20 mm) Good | 11.5h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 35°C / 26°C | 40°C / 29°C | 10days (63 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 24°C | 36°C / 27°C | 17days (142 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 23°C | 35°C / 27°C | 23days (224 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 82% Humid | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 31°C / 23°C | 37°C / 27°C | 16days (137 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 34°C / 24°C | 39°C / 27°C | 6days (31 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| November | 36°C / 22°C | 35°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 20°C | 32°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Koudougou are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Koudougou, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Koudougou is April, with average daytime highs of 40°C (103°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Koudougou 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 Koudougou is August, averaging 224mm of precipitation across 23 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Koudougou runs through August, July, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Koudougou.
Koudougou receives approximately 127 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Koudougou.
The least favorable months to visit Koudougou are May, June, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Koudougou is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Koudougou is 46%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Koudougou are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 21 mph).
Koudougou averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 48%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Koudougou is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Koudougou 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 Koudougou ranges from 24°C (75°F) to 37°C (99°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 Koudougou, with a climate score of 3.2/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Koudougou, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 35°C (95°F) and 10 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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