Weather · AugustBurkina Faso weather in August
Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices
August in Burkina Faso: an average of 26°, about 7 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 12h 24m of daylight, with light from about 05:54 to 18:19. August is one of the best months to visit Burkina Faso: comfortable weather and little rain. Expect high-season prices and crowds.
Burkina Faso in August
Every day in August, the multi-year average
August in Burkina Faso, what works
One of the easy months: wander the city all day, sit at outdoor cafés, take walks and mix in some beach time. Evenings are pleasant for dinner outside.
What to pack: One layer by day, something light for the evening. Perfect for walking and sitting outside.
Holidays & events in Burkina Faso
- 5 AugustIndependence Day
- 15 AugustAssumption
- 25 AugustBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
On public holidays banks and offices close, some sites change hours and transport shifts, but it's also the best way to see living tradition.
Switzerland, Prime Alpine weather, mountain wildflowers at their peak.
Austria, The lake district (Salzkammergut) and Tyrol are perfect.
Slovenia, Bled, Bohinj and the Soča valley — mountain summer at its best.August in Burkina Faso, FAQ
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Burkina Faso — flights & hotels
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset