The weather in January in Burkina Faso
It's hot in January in Burkina Faso with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.
January is an awesome month to be in Burkina Faso for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Burkina Faso. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2021, Burkina Faso reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 10 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Burkina Faso
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Burkina Faso. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Burkina Faso | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 35°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 10 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Burkina Faso with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 18°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Burkina Faso is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Burkina Faso. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Burkina Faso
Temperature in January in Burkina Faso over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Burkina Faso. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Burkina Faso
Total precipitation in January in Burkina Faso over the years
Daily UV index in January in Burkina Faso
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Burkina Faso, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Burkina Faso
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Average weather in Burkina Faso by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Burkina Faso. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.