January weather forecast
Burkina Faso

January falls within Burkina Faso's cool dry season, providing some of the most comfortable weather conditions of the year. It is winter in Burkina Faso, yet the term "winter" may seem a misnomer to those from colder climates, as the temperatures remain warm by global standards. In Ouagadougou, the country's capital, average temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) during the cooler nights to 33°C (91.4°F) during the day.

January is one of the coldest months in Burkina Faso, but it's worth noting that "cold" in this context still translates to a relatively warm climate. The lower temperatures combined with the absence of rainfall, less humidity, and clear skies, make January a good time for outdoor activities and exploration.

Comparing to December, January sees slightly higher daytime temperatures while maintaining similar nighttime temperatures. Looking ahead to February, temperatures start to climb slowly, marking a gradual transition towards the hot season. In terms of precipitation, January continues the dry trend seen in December and maintains this dryness into February, with virtually no rainfall to be expected.

Throughout January, the Harmattan wind, a dry and dusty trade wind, blows from the Sahara Desert across Burkina Faso, which can reduce visibility and cause the sky to appear hazy. This wind is a characteristic feature of the weather in January, with Ouagadougou and other cities experiencing this phenomenon.

January in Burkina Faso does not see any extreme values in terms of temperature or rainfall. The month's climate remains consistently warm and dry, offering a respite from the intense heat experienced in other months of the year and the heavy rains that mark the rainy season from June to October.

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• Ouagadougou - January »
  January is the only month when rain does not fall in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. January through March, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
• Bobo-Dioulasso - January »
  In Bobo-Dioulasso rain does not fall in January and December. The least humid month in Bobo-Dioulasso is January, with an average relative humidity of 14%.
• Ouahigouya - January »
  On the first day of January in Ouahigouya sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:53. January is the month when Ouahigouya experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 33.2°C (91.8°F) and a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F).
• Banfora - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 15%, January is the least humid month in Banfora. On the first day of January in Banfora, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:07.
• Dedougou - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Dedougou are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%. In Dedougou the average relative humidity in January is 14%.
• Kaya - January »
  On the first day of January in Kaya sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:48. The months with the lowest humidity in Kaya are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%.
• Tenkodogo - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%. January in Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso, is slightly less humid than the upcoming months with a relatively low relative humidity of 14%.
• Reo - January »
  In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:55. Beginning with the first month of the year, January, the weather in Reo, Burkina Faso exhibits a balance between warmth and dry spells.
• Koupela - January »
  In January, the average relative humidity in Koupela is 14%. In Koupela the average sunshine duration in January is 7.6h.
• Manga - January »
  On the first day of January in Manga sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:51. In Manga rain does not fall in January and December.
• Garango - January »
  In Garango rain does not fall in January and December. January is the least humid month in Garango, with an average relative humidity of 13%.