Koudougou
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole country.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Koudougou month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Koudougou are typically January, October and December, with average daytime highs around 33–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and August the wettest (about 239 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1 | 18.9 | 0 | 10.8 |
| February | 35.7 | 21.4 | 0 | 10.8 |
| March | 38.8 | 25.6 | 3 | 10.5 |
| April | 39.4 | 27.6 | 4 | 10.7 |
| May | 37.8 | 27.3 | 21 | 10.6 |
| June | 34.3 | 25.3 | 84 | 10.3 |
| July | 31.2 | 23.7 | 183 | 9.4 |
| August | 29.7 | 22.9 | 239 | 8.3 |
| September | 31.1 | 23.1 | 148 | 9.9 |
| October | 34.3 | 23.6 | 30 | 10.7 |
| November | 35.4 | 21.5 | 0 | 10.7 |
| December | 33.5 | 19.7 | 0 | 10.4 |
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People and places shaping Koudougou
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Research updated Saturday, August 8, 2026Past and future events in Koudougou
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Previously
- Railway connection to Ouagadougou and Abidjan
In 1952 Koudougou was linked by rail to Ouagadougou and Abidjan.
- Opening of University of Koudougou
The University of Koudougou opened in 2005.
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01 · OverviewKoudougou, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Koudougou took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Koudougou
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Koudougou
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Koudougou
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Koudougou
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Koudougou
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Koudougou
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Frequently Asked Questions about Koudougou
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01 · Q&AWhere is Koudougou located and what are its coordinates?
Koudougou is situated in Burkina Faso at geographic coordinates 12.2519, -2.3669 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Koudougou?
Koudougou has a recorded population of approximately 160,239 and observes the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone (XOF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Koudougou?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Koudougou include fr-BF, mos, and the circulating currency is XOF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Koudougou?
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