Banfora weather in March
In March, Banfora sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 13 mm of rain across 3 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Banfora's 5th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Banfora's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:31 AM – 6:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.5 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.0
- out of 10
Banfora is city in Burkina Faso.
- Density
- 126/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1903
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month.
A typical March day in Banfora reaches about 37°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 23 |
| 2 | 36 | 24 |
| 3 | 36 | 24 |
| 4 | 36 | 24 |
| 5 | 36 | 24 |
| 6 | 37 | 24 |
| 7 | 37 | 24 |
| 8 | 37 | 24 |
| 9 | 37 | 24 |
| 10 | 37 | 24 |
| 11 | 37 | 24 |
| 12 | 37 | 24 |
| 13 | 37 | 24 |
| 14 | 37 | 24 |
| 15 | 37 | 25 |
| 16 | 37 | 25 |
| 17 | 37 | 25 |
| 18 | 37 | 25 |
| 19 | 37 | 25 |
| 20 | 37 | 25 |
| 21 | 37 | 25 |
| 22 | 37 | 25 |
| 23 | 37 | 25 |
| 24 | 37 | 25 |
| 25 | 37 | 25 |
| 26 | 37 | 25 |
| 27 | 37 | 25 |
| 28 | 37 | 25 |
| 29 | 37 | 25 |
| 30 | 37 | 25 |
| 31 | 37 | 25 |
How March really feels in Banfora
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Banfora weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 35° / 22° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.6 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 37° / 25° | 13 | 3 | 11.9 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 36° / 25° | 49 | 9.6 | 12.2 | 2.0 |
| May | 34° / 25° | 75 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 32° / 23° | 87 | 14.5 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 30° / 22° | 168 | 21.3 | 12.6 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 237 | 25.3 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 157 | 20.8 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 65 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 33° / 21° | 6 | 1.3 | 11.5 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 71 | 29 |
| 5 | 71 | 29 |
| 6 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 67 | 33 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 65 | 35 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 57 | 43 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 |
| 21 | 53 | 47 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Banfora gets around 13 mm of rain over 3 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 11 |
| 23 | 11 |
| 24 | 11 |
| 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 12 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 13 |
| 29 | 13 |
| 30 | 14 |
| 31 | 15 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 24% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| 2 | 71 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 70 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| 4 | 68 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| 5 | 66 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| 6 | 64 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| 7 | 62 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| 8 | 61 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 1 |
| 9 | 59 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 1 |
| 10 | 58 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 1 |
| 11 | 55 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 1 |
| 12 | 55 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 1 |
| 13 | 52 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 2 |
| 14 | 52 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 2 |
| 15 | 49 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 2 |
| 16 | 48 | 9 | 20 | 21 | 2 |
| 17 | 46 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 2 |
| 18 | 45 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 2 |
| 19 | 43 | 10 | 22 | 23 | 2 |
| 20 | 41 | 10 | 23 | 24 | 2 |
| 21 | 40 | 10 | 23 | 24 | 2 |
| 22 | 38 | 10 | 24 | 25 | 2 |
| 23 | 36 | 10 | 25 | 26 | 2 |
| 24 | 34 | 11 | 25 | 27 | 2 |
| 25 | 32 | 11 | 26 | 29 | 3 |
| 26 | 30 | 11 | 26 | 30 | 3 |
| 27 | 28 | 11 | 26 | 32 | 3 |
| 28 | 26 | 10 | 27 | 34 | 3 |
| 29 | 24 | 10 | 27 | 36 | 3 |
| 30 | 22 | 10 | 27 | 38 | 4 |
| 31 | 20 | 10 | 26 | 39 | 5 |
Wind in March
Winds average 9 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 6:26 PM to 6:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:26 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:26 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:26 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:26 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:26 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:26 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:26 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:26 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:26 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:26 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:26 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:26 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:26 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:26 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:26 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.5 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.5 kWh/m² to a high of 6.5 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.5 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Banfora
In March, Banfora sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Banfora's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Banfora sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in April.
Is March a good time to visit Banfora?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Banfora.
What to pack for Banfora in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Banfora sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
UV index in Banfora in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Banfora peaks around March 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Banfora in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Banfora is worst in February — around 55 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.1× the cleanest month (August, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 46 | 55 | 43 | 38 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 39 |
| Level | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | Poor |
| Feb | 55 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 43 | Poor |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 39 | Poor |
Where is Banfora?
Banfora sits at 10.6°N, 4.8°W, 304 m above sea level, in Burkina Faso. The nearest listed city is Orodara, 42 km away.
Topography around Banfora
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Banfora.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Banfora has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 66 m around an average of 299 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 444 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 519 m.
The land around Banfora is covered by artificial surfaces (45%) and cropland (23%) within 3 km, cropland (29%), shrubs (27%) and grassland (25%) within 16 km, and shrubs (37%) and cropland (32%) within 80 km.
Burkina Faso travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,148
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 31
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Banfora (10.6406°, -4.7528°, elevation 304 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).