Kaboré Tambi National Park

Reservation Burkinabé national park protecting savanna ecosystems and wildlife

South of Ouagadougou, Kaboré Tambi National Park protects Sudanian savanna and supports elephants, antelope and birdlife; visitors take guided drives and community‑run safaris.

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Kaboré Tambi National Park
11.4500, -1.4167
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Best Time to Visit Kaboré Tambi National Park #

Best visited in the dry season (roughly November-February) for easier access and reliable wildlife viewing.

Dry/cool season
November-February · 15-30°C
Cooler mornings and dry conditions make wildlife viewing and game drives much easier; dusty roads can be common.
Rainy season
June-September · 22-32°C
Heavy rains and lush vegetation - many tracks become muddy and some areas may be harder to access, but birdlife and greenery peak.
Hot dry season
March-May · 25-40°C
Very hot and dry, with high daytime temperatures and increasing water scarcity; visibility for wildlife can be reduced by heat haze.

Weather & Climate near Kaboré Tambi National Park #

Climate

Kaboré Tambi 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 (900 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
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 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

February

February is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° – 37°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Light rainfall.

85 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° – 38°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
25° – 39°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

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

May

May is hot, feeling like 33°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° – 36°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

190 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

242 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° – 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° – 34°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

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

89 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° – 36°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 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 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

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