Chutes de Koudou

Waterfall Series of waterfalls in Burkina Faso

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Chutes de Koudou
11.6833, 2.3167
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How to Get to Chutes de Koudou #

Chutes de Koudou is reached via regional roads; visitors should check local guidance for the nearest town access and hiking routes. Local transport and guides are recommended for safety and navigation.

Tips for Visiting Chutes de Koudou #

  • Local guides can help find the best viewpoints and ensure safe river crossings.
  • Bring waterproof bags for cameras and electronics - humidity and spray near the falls are common.
  • Plan for limited facilities; pack snacks and water.

Best Time to Visit Chutes de Koudou #

Dry season offers easier access; wet season offers fuller waterfalls but trickier conditions.

Dry season
November-March · 25-30°C (77-86°F)
Better access and clearer trails.
Wet season
April-October · 24-28°C (75-82°F)
Falls are at their most dramatic but trails can be slippery.

Weather & Climate near Chutes de Koudou #

Climate

Chutes de Koudou's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 17°C to 39°C. Moderate rainfall (842 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
DecemberFebruaryJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 34°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

February

February is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° – 37°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain.

85 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° – 39°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
26° – 39°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° – 36°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° – 33°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (230 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall.

83 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° – 34°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
19° – 36°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° – 35°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

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