August weather forecast
Burkina Faso

August continues Burkina Faso's rainy season, maintaining high levels of precipitation similar to July. Cities such as Ouagadougou, Saonre, and Garghin see temperatures typically ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) during the night to 32°C (89.6°F) during the daytime, indicating a minor increase in heat compared to July.

When compared to July, the overall weather pattern in August remains consistent with persistent rainfall and mild temperatures. However, the slight increase in temperature during August may make the climate feel a bit warmer than the previous month. Despite this, the temperatures are still considerably cooler than the country's hot season.

The average rainfall across Burkina Faso in August can range between 150mm (5.91") to 300mm (11.81"), marking it as one of the wettest months of the year. This sustained precipitation promotes the flourishing of vegetation, and the country's landscape continues to thrive.

Looking forward to September, the rainy season begins to taper off, with a decline in rainfall. Temperatures in September continue the minor upward trend started in August, as Burkina Faso begins a slow transition towards the dry season. Thus, August represents the peak of the rainy season, characterized by high precipitation and relatively cooler temperatures.

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• Ouagadougou - August »
  August is the most humid month with an average relative humidity of 74%. On the first day of August sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:32.
• Bobo-Dioulasso - August »
  The most humid month in Bobo-Dioulasso is August, with an average relative humidity of 80%. August is the most humid month in Bobo-Dioulasso, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
• Ouahigouya - August »
  In August, in Ouahigouya the rain falls for 17.3 days. With an average relative humidity of 60%, August is the most humid month in Ouahigouya.
• Banfora - August »
  August is the month with the lowest UV index in Banfora, Burkina Faso, with an average maximum UV index of 6. On the first day of August in Banfora sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:43.
• Dedougou - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 75%, August is the most humid month in Dedougou. August is the coldest month in Dedougou, Burkina Faso, with an average high-temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).
• Kaya - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kaya is August, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation. August is the coldest month in Kaya, exhibiting average temperatures of 31.8°C (89.2°F) at the peak and 24.2°C (75.6°F) at the base.
• Tenkodogo - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 74%, August is the most humid month in Tenkodogo. Tenkodogo's coldest month, August, registers temperatures that range from a high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) to a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).
• Reo - August »
  The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation. The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).
• Koupela - August »
  August distinguishes itself as the month with the highest rainfall, accounting for 114mm (4.49"), and the highest relative humidity in Koupela, reaching 74%. The month with the most rainfall in Koupela is August, when the rain falls for 19.5 days and typically aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.
• Manga - August »
  The most humid month in Manga is August, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The month with the most rainfall in Manga is August, when the rain falls for 23.8 days and typically aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation.
• Garango - August »
  With its average high temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 22.8°C (73°F), August is regarded as the coldest month in Garango, Burkina Faso. The month with the most rainfall in Garango is August, when the rain falls for 23.8 days and typically aggregates up to 115mm (4.53") of precipitation.