October weather forecast
Burkina Faso

October in Burkina Faso signifies the end of the rainy season and the return of the dry season. Average temperatures in cities like Ouagadougou, Garghin, and Saonre range from 24°C (75.2°F) at night to 37°C (98.6°F) during the day. This represents a noticeable increase in heat compared to September, indicating the country's transition towards hotter months.

Comparatively, the transition from September to October presents a significant change in weather patterns. Rainfall becomes sparse, with precipitation levels dropping to between 10mm (0.39") to 40mm (1.57") across different regions of the country. This sharp decrease from the rainfall observed in September, coupled with rising temperatures, signifies the start of the dry season.

As October progresses, the skies over Burkina Faso clear up, allowing more sunlight during the day, contributing to the rising temperatures. The landscape, which had been lush and green during the rainy season, gradually starts to dry out due to the reduction in rainfall.

Transitioning into November, the dry conditions persist, and temperatures continue their upward trend. Precipitation remains low, maintaining the dry and clear skies typical of Burkina Faso's dry season. As such, October marks the start of the dry season, characterized by increasing heat and diminishing rainfall.

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• Ouagadougou - October »
  The months with the most sunshine in Ouagadougou are January through March, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine. In Ouagadougou, during October, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.
• Bobo-Dioulasso - October »
  On the last day of October, in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:52 GMT. In Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, in October, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation.
• Ouahigouya - October »
  In October, Ouahigouya adopts a transitional climate, with a decrease in humidity, mirrored by a decline in the average rainfall to a mere 6mm (0.24"). October is the last month it rains in Ouahigouya.
• Banfora - October »
  On the first day of October in Banfora sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:09. As Banfora transitions into October, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F) in September to a still hot 33.9°C (93°F).
• Dedougou - October »
  
• Kaya - October »
  During 6.7 rainfall days, in October, Kaya aggregates 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. During 6.7 rainfall days, in October, Kaya aggregates 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.
• Tenkodogo - October »
  Tenkodogo perceives a slight temperature ascent during October, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a hot 32.9°C (91.2°F) in September to a sweltering 36.5°C (97.7°F). March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso.
• Reo - October »
  In Reo during October, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. The average heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in October is appraised at 43°C (109.4°F).
• Koupela - October »
  During 6 rainfall days, in October, Koupela aggregates 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. October is the last month it rains in Koupela.
• Manga - October »
  In Manga, Burkina Faso, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Manga in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
• Garango - October »
  In Garango during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Garango, Burkina Faso, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.