Burkina Faso
Plan a visit or move to Burkina Faso with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Avoid all travel to Burkina Faso.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Burkina Faso month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Burkina Faso are typically January, October and December, with average daytime highs around 33–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 18°C), and August the wettest (about 241 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0 | 17.5 | 0 | 10.8 |
| February | 35.6 | 19.9 | 0 | 10.8 |
| March | 38.8 | 24.6 | 3 | 10.5 |
| April | 39.5 | 27.2 | 4 | 10.7 |
| May | 37.9 | 27.3 | 25 | 10.6 |
| June | 34.7 | 25.5 | 63 | 10.5 |
| July | 31.5 | 23.7 | 171 | 9.7 |
| August | 29.9 | 22.9 | 241 | 8.5 |
| September | 31.3 | 23.1 | 138 | 10.0 |
| October | 34.3 | 23.3 | 34 | 10.7 |
| November | 35.4 | 20.7 | 0 | 10.7 |
| December | 33.6 | 18.7 | 0 | 10.4 |
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Research updated Wednesday, August 26, 2026Past and future events in Burkina Faso
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Previously
- Documented history · 1973
Their tools, including scrapers, chisels and arrowheads, were discovered in 1973 through archaeological excavations.
- Documented history · 1200
Iron industry, in smelting and forging for tools and weapons, had developed in Sub-Saharan Africa by 1200 BC.
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01 · OverviewBurkina Faso, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Burkina Faso took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Burkina Faso
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Burkina Faso
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Burkina Faso
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06 · TravelTravelling through Burkina Faso
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Burkina Faso
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Burkina Faso
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Frequently Asked Questions about Burkina Faso
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, and the total national population is estimated at 19,751,535.
02 · Q&AWhere is Burkina Faso located and what is its total area?
Burkina Faso is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 274,200 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Burkina Faso?
The official currency is Franc (XOF) and the recognized languages include fr-BF, mos.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Burkina Faso?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Burkina Faso include Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou, Saaba, Ouahigouya.
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