Climate of Gourma, Burkina Faso
Area-weighted average across Gourma. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gourma, a subdivision of Burkina Faso, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 32.6°C / 90.7°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 214 mm / 8.4 in depending on the season (757 mm / 29.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C78.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 28.1°C82.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 31.2°C88.2°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32.6°C90.7°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.3°C88.3°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 29.1°C84.4°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 27°C80.6°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 26°C78.8°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.4°C83.1°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.8°C82°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gourma?
The best months to visit Gourma, Burkina Faso for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 32.6°C / 90.7°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Gourma?
Gourma, Burkina Faso has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 32.6°C / 90.7°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 757 mm / 29.8 in, with the wettest month being August (214 mm / 8.4 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gourma?
The hottest month in Gourma is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 32.6°C / 90.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Gourma?
The coldest month in Gourma is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
When does it rain most in Gourma?
The wettest month in Gourma is August, averaging about 214 mm / 8.4 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.