Climate of Sanmatenga, Burkina Faso
Area-weighted average across Sanmatenga. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sanmatenga, a subdivision of Burkina Faso, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in January to 32.3°C / 90.1°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 190 mm / 7.5 in depending on the season (604 mm / 23.8 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 | 24.2°C75.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30°C86°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32.2°C90°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.3°C90.1°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30.4°C86.7°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 28°C82.4°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 190 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 29.1°C84.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.7°C81.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sanmatenga?
The best months to visit Sanmatenga, Burkina Faso for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 32.3°C / 90.1°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Sanmatenga?
Sanmatenga, Burkina Faso has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in January to 32.3°C / 90.1°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 604 mm / 23.8 in, with the wettest month being August (190 mm / 7.5 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 Sanmatenga?
The hottest month in Sanmatenga is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 32.3°C / 90.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Sanmatenga?
The coldest month in Sanmatenga is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When does it rain most in Sanmatenga?
The wettest month in Sanmatenga is August, averaging about 190 mm / 7.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.