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The climate of Dori (or Winde) is
tropical arid, hot all year round, with a dry season from October to April and a rainy season from May to September.
The city is located in the north-east of Burkina Faso, at 280 meters (920 feet) above sea level.
During the day, it can get very hot all year round, but especially from March to May, before the rainy season.
Dori - Climate data
In Dori, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 24.1 °C (75.3 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 35.5 °C (95.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Dori - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 16 | 32 | 24.1 | 60 | 90 | 75.3 |
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| February | 19 | 36 | 27.4 | 66 | 97 | 81.3 |
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| March | 23 | 40 | 31.5 | 73 | 104 | 88.7 |
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| April | 27 | 42 | 34.4 | 80 | 108 | 94 |
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| May | 29 | 42 | 35.5 | 84 | 107 | 95.9 |
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| June | 27 | 39 | 33.1 | 81 | 102 | 91.6 |
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| July | 25 | 36 | 30.4 | 77 | 96 | 86.8 |
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| August | 24 | 34 | 28.9 | 76 | 92 | 84 |
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| September | 25 | 36 | 30.3 | 77 | 96 | 86.5 |
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| October | 25 | 39 | 31.9 | 77 | 102 | 89.5 |
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| November | 20 | 37 | 28.6 | 67 | 99 | 83.4 |
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| December | 17 | 34 | 25.3 | 62 | 93 | 77.5 |
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| Year | 23.1 | 37.2 | 30.05 | 73.5 | 98.9 | 86 |
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In Dori,
precipitation amounts to 445 millimeters (17.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, November, December) to 160 mm (6.3 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Dori - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 3 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| April | 5 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| May | 20 | 0.8 | 4 |
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| June | 55 | 2.2 | 6 |
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| July | 120 | 4.7 | 11 |
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| August | 160 | 6.3 | 12 |
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| September | 70 | 2.8 | 8 |
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| October | 10 | 0.4 | 2 |
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| November | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 445 | 17.6 | 45 |
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Dori - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Dori is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
In
February, the weather in Dori is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
March, the weather in Dori is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.5 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 39.9 °C (103.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
April, the weather in Dori is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.4 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) and a maximum of 42.1 °C (107.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
In
May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Dori is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 35.5 °C (96 °F), with a minimum of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F) and a maximum of 41.9 °C (107.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
June, the weather in Dori is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.1 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
July, the weather in Dori is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
August, the weather in Dori is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
September, the weather in Dori is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.3 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
October, the weather in Dori is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.9 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.7 °C (101.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).
In
November, the weather in Dori is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
December, the weather in Dori is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 16.7 °C (62 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).