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 during the cooler nights to 33°C 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 »
  On the first day of January sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:51. The average high-temperature in Ouagadougou for January is a still tropical 32.2°C, closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month.
• Bobo-Dioulasso - January »
  On the last day of January, in Bobo-Dioulasso, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:20 GMT. In January, the average relative humidity in Bobo-Dioulasso is 14%.
• Ouahigouya - January »
  January, marked by an average high-temperature of 33.2°C and a low-temperature of 17.3°C, is the coldest month in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso. On the last day of January, in Ouahigouya, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.
• Banfora - January »
  On the first day of January in Banfora, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:07. In Banfora the average relative humidity in January is 15%.
• Dedougou - January »
  
• Kaya - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months in Kaya. January, November and December are months without rainfall in Kaya, Burkina Faso.
• Tenkodogo - January »
  January in Tenkodogo is slightly less humid than the upcoming months with a relatively low relative humidity of 14%. In January, the average relative humidity in Tenkodogo is 14%.
• Reo - January »
  Beginning with the first month of the year, January, the weather in Reo, Burkina Faso exhibits a balance between warmth and dry spells. In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:55.
• Koupela - January »
  January's presence in Koupela, Burkina Faso, records an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.8°C, closely mirroring December's climate. Situated in the tropical climate zone, Koupela exhibits relatively mild conditions in January.
• Manga - January »
  January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Manga, Burkina Faso. January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Manga.
• Garango - January »
  The least humid month in Garango is January, with an average relative humidity of 13%. With an average relative humidity of 13%, January is the least humid month in Garango, Burkina Faso.