Climate - Po (Burkina Faso)

The climate of Pô is tropical, hot all year round, with a dry season from November to March and a rainy season that runs roughly from late April to early October.
The city is located in southern Burkina Faso, near the border with Ghana, at an altitude of 320 meters (1,050 feet).
During the day it can get very hot all year round, but especially from March to May, before the rainy season.

Po - Climate data

In Po, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Po, precipitation amounts to 1050 millimeters (41.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, December) to 300 mm (11.8 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Po - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Po is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °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 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In February, the weather in Po is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In March, the weather in Po is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.4 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Po is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.6 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In May, the weather in Po is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (97 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the weather in Po is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.8 °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 37.5 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In July, the weather in Po is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In August, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Po is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 300 mm (11.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In September, the weather in Po is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In October, the weather in Po is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In November, the weather in Po is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.7 °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 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In December, the weather in Po is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °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 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).