Weather in Bobo-Dioulasso

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Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Bobo-Dioulasso experiences consistently warm temperatures throughout the year

• April is the hottest month, with temperatures reaching up to 39.0°C, while August is the coolest, yet still comfortable, with a maximum of 28.3°C

• Temperatures are within the comfort zone for most of the year, with only a few months exceeding 30°C and no months with discomfortingly low temperatures

• The minimum temperatures range from 19.7°C to 27.0°C, indicating consistently warm nights.

Conditions

• In Bobo-Dioulasso, the weather shows a stark contrast between dry and wet months. From January to May, sunlight hours decline significantly while precipitation begins to increase, peaking in August with only 0.8 hours of sunshine and 12.2 mm of rainfall.

• The trend indicates a dry season with high sun hours from January (11.5 hours) to March, followed by a rainy season where a substantial increase in precipitation leads to minimal sun exposure, especially in July and August. This pattern highlights the city's tropical climate, characterized by a pronounced dry and wet cycle.

Astronomy

• In Bobo-Dioulasso, the time of sunrise ranges from 05:54 in May to 06:39 in January, indicating a noticeable delay in sunrise during the first month of the year.

• Sunset times vary considerably as well, with the earliest occurring at 17:50 in November and the latest at 18:44 in July, showcasing a significant seasonal shift.

• Day length fluctuates between a minimum of 11 hours and 29 minutes in December and a maximum of 12 hours and 46 minutes in June, reflecting the typical longer days experienced during the mid-year months in this region.

• Overall, the data points to longer day lengths around mid-year, increased sunrise times in January, and extended daylight into the summer months.