Burkina Faso weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Burkina Faso this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Burkina Faso in May?
May in Burkina Faso generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 35°C in Gaoua to 41°C in Dori. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C in Dori and 25°C in Gaoua. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dori with an average of 8.4 mm to moderate rainfall in Gaoua with 86 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 260 hours of sunshine in Ouagadougou. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Burkina Faso for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Burkina Faso climate page.
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Popular destinations in Burkina Faso
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Burkina Faso?
Average weather in Ouagadougou
In May Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Koudougou
In May Koudougou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bobo-Dioulasso
In May Bobo-Dioulasso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dori
In May Dori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fada N'gourma
In May Fada N'gourma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Burkina Faso with often unpleasant weather in Ouagadougou.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Ouagadougou. The weather in June, August and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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