The climate of Gaoua is
tropical, hot all year round, with a dry season from November to March and a rainy season from April to October.
The city is located in the southwest of Burkina Faso, in the rainiest area of the country, at an altitude of 300 meters (985 feet).
During the day, it can get very hot all year round, but especially from February to April, before the rainy season.
Gaoua - Climate data
The
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Gaoua - Average temperatures (1991-2020) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 16.3 | 34.5 | 25.4 | 61 | 94 | 77.7 |
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February | 19.8 | 36.8 | 28.3 | 68 | 98 | 82.9 |
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March | 24 | 38.1 | 31 | 75 | 101 | 87.9 |
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April | 25.5 | 36.8 | 31.2 | 78 | 98 | 88.1 |
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May | 24.7 | 34.9 | 29.8 | 76 | 95 | 85.6 |
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June | 23.4 | 32.5 | 28 | 74 | 90 | 82.3 |
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July | 22.7 | 30.8 | 26.8 | 73 | 87 | 80.2 |
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August | 22.3 | 30 | 26.2 | 72 | 86 | 79.1 |
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September | 22.2 | 31.2 | 26.7 | 72 | 88 | 80.1 |
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October | 22.2 | 33.8 | 28 | 72 | 93 | 82.4 |
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November | 19.5 | 35.7 | 27.6 | 67 | 96 | 81.7 |
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December | 16.1 | 35 | 25.6 | 61 | 95 | 78 |
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Year | 21.6 | 34.2 | 27.8 | 70.8 | 93.5 | 82 |
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Precipitation amounts to 1100 millimeters (43.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (December) to 236 mm (9.3 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Gaoua - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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February | 9 | 0.4 | 1 |
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March | 29 | 1.1 | 2 |
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April | 80 | 3.1 | 5 |
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May | 123 | 4.8 | 8 |
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June | 134 | 5.3 | 9 |
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July | 186 | 7.3 | 11 |
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August | 236 | 9.3 | 13 |
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September | 192 | 7.5 | 14 |
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October | 92 | 3.6 | 8 |
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November | 13 | 0.5 | 1 |
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December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Year | 1100 | 43.2 | 73 |
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There are on average around 2860
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Gaoua - Sunshine hoursMonth | Average | Total |
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January | 9 | 270 | February | 8.5 | 245 | March | 8 | 245 | April | 8 | 235 | May | 8 | 255 | June | 8 | 235 | July | 6.5 | 205 | August | 5.5 | 170 | September | 6.5 | 195 | October | 8 | 255 | November | 9 | 270 | December | 9 | 280 | Year | 7.8 | 2860 |
Gaoua - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
February is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.1 °C (100.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 29 mm (1.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 123 mm (4.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 134 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 186 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 236 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 192 mm (7.6 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 92 mm (3.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
November is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 16.1 °C (61 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).