Weather · January

Burkina Faso weather in January

Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

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January in Burkina Faso: changeable weather. Roughly 11h 21m of daylight, with light from about 06:26 to 17:47. January isn't peak season in Burkina Faso. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Burkina Faso in January

Average temp-
Rain this month-
Daylight11.3 h
Sun06:26-17:47
Seasonshoulder/low season, better prices
What to do

January in Burkina Faso, what works

Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.

What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.

What's on in January

Holidays & events in Burkina Faso

  • 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
  • 3 JanuaryAnniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état

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.

Questions & answers

January in Burkina Faso, FAQ

Does it snow in Burkina Faso in January?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in Burkina Faso in January?
About 11h 21m of daylight. The sun rises around 06:26 and sets around 17:47. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is January a good time to visit Burkina Faso?
January isn't peak season in Burkina Faso. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Plan the trip

Burkina Faso — flights & hotels

Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.

Check flight prices to Burkina Faso, every airline at once.

Rates in Burkina Faso shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset