Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Burkina Faso in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 10 cities listed in Burkina Faso range from 35.1°C in Bobo-Dioulasso to 40.0°C in Ouahigouya. Monthly rainfall ranges from 14 mm in Ouahigouya to 75 mm in Banfora.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Burkina Faso
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | 38.4°C27.2°C | 27.2°C | 26 | 6.3 |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | 35.1°C24.6°C | 24.6°C | 66 | 12.6 |
| Koudougou | 37.8°C26.9°C | 26.9°C | 31 | 7.1 |
| Saaba | 38.3°C27.2°C | 27.2°C | 26 | 6.3 |
| Ouahigouya | 40.0°C27.0°C | 27.0°C | 14 | 4.8 |
| Kaya | 39.1°C27.2°C | 27.2°C | 14 | 4.4 |
| Banfora | 35.1°C24.7°C | 24.7°C | 75 | 14.1 |
| Pouytenga | 38.1°C27.0°C | 27.0°C | 24 | 6.4 |
| Houndé | 36.4°C25.6°C | 25.6°C | 58 | 12.3 |
| Fada N'gourma | 38.1°C26.9°C | 26.9°C | 34 | 8.4 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.