Climate of Soum, Burkina Faso
Area-weighted average across Soum. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Soum, a subdivision of Burkina Faso, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in January to 33.2°C / 91.8°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 145 mm / 5.7 in depending on the season (434 mm / 17.1 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 | 23.8°C74.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.8°C85.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32.3°C90.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 33.2°C91.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 31.6°C88.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| July | 28.9°C84°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.5°C83.3°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| October | 30°C86°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 28°C82.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Soum?
The best months to visit Soum, 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 33.2°C / 91.8°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Soum?
Soum, Burkina Faso has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in January to 33.2°C / 91.8°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 434 mm / 17.1 in, with the wettest month being August (145 mm / 5.7 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 Soum?
The hottest month in Soum is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 33.2°C / 91.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Soum?
The coldest month in Soum is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
When does it rain most in Soum?
The wettest month in Soum is August, averaging about 145 mm / 5.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.