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Deux Balés National Park

National Park

Deux Balés National Park in Boucle du Mouhoun protects savanna landscapes and seasonal waterholes; tourists visit for guided game drives, birdwatching and to see West African dry-forest ecosystems.

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Deux Balés National Park essentials

Country: Burkina Faso
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: French

Deux Balés National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Deux Balés National Park

Deux Balés National Park is best visited in the dry season for reliable wildlife viewing and easier vehicle access; check regional advisories before travel.

Dry season
November-March · 20-35°C
Animals concentrate around permanent waterholes making wildlife viewing easier.
Wet season
June-September · 22-30°C
Landscapes green up and migratory birds arrive but some roads may become impassable.

Weather & Climate near Deux Balés National Park

Climate

Deux Balés National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 18°C to 38°C. Moderate rainfall (853 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 88 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 18° - 34° 26° 1 mm clear 25% 2.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
February Ideal 21° - 36° 28° 1 mm mostly sunny 22% 2.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
March Excellent 24° - 38° 31° 9 mm some cloud 27% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 26° - 38° 33° 33 mm partly cloudy 44% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
May Very Good 25° - 36° 33° 78 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
June Very Good 23° - 33° 30° 114 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.7h
July Very Good 22° - 31° 26° 173 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.6h
August Good 22° - 30° 26° 243 mm overcast 83% 1.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
September Very Good 21° - 31° 26° 150 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Excellent 22° - 34° 30° 45 mm mostly sunny 73% 1.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.8h
November Excellent 20° - 36° 29° 5 mm mostly sunny 53% 1.5 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
December Ideal 18° - 34° 26° 1 mm clear 37% 2.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Deux Balés National Park

Access is by road from regional towns in Boucle du Mouhoun; local tour operators and community guides are the usual way to coordinate visits and game drives.

Tips for Visiting Deux Balés National Park

  • Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing and a local guide who knows watering points where animals gather in the dry season.
  • Check local security and park regulations before travel; conditions and access can change.