Gaoua weather in March
In March, Gaoua sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 21 mm of rain across 4.3 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 35% 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 Gaoua's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gaoua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- 4.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:25 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.6
- out of 10
Gaoua is city in Burkina Faso.
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 Gaoua 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 35°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and about 1°C warmer than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 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 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 24 |
| 2 | 37 | 24 |
| 3 | 37 | 24 |
| 4 | 37 | 25 |
| 5 | 37 | 25 |
| 6 | 37 | 25 |
| 7 | 37 | 25 |
| 8 | 37 | 25 |
| 9 | 37 | 25 |
| 10 | 37 | 25 |
| 11 | 37 | 25 |
| 12 | 37 | 25 |
| 13 | 37 | 25 |
| 14 | 37 | 25 |
| 15 | 37 | 25 |
| 16 | 37 | 25 |
| 17 | 37 | 26 |
| 18 | 37 | 26 |
| 19 | 37 | 26 |
| 20 | 37 | 26 |
| 21 | 37 | 26 |
| 22 | 37 | 26 |
| 23 | 37 | 26 |
| 24 | 37 | 26 |
| 25 | 37 | 26 |
| 26 | 37 | 26 |
| 27 | 37 | 26 |
| 28 | 37 | 26 |
| 29 | 37 | 26 |
| 30 | 37 | 26 |
| 31 | 37 | 26 |
How March really feels in Gaoua
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.
Gaoua 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 | 34° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.5 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 36° / 23° | 4 | 1 | 11.7 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 37° / 25° | 21 | 4.3 | 11.9 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 36° / 26° | 61 | 10.7 | 12.2 | 1.9 |
| May | 34° / 25° | 84 | 15.1 | 12.5 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 32° / 24° | 86 | 15.3 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 150 | 20.3 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 215 | 24.7 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 165 | 21.2 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 71 | 12.6 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 34° / 22° | 8 | 1.7 | 11.5 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 34° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 45%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | 31 |
| 2 | 69 | 31 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 66 | 34 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 44 | 56 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Gaoua gets around 21 mm of rain over 4.3 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 14% and peaks near 24% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 12 | 13 |
| 13 | 13 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 15 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 15 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 16 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 18 |
| 26 | 19 |
| 27 | 19 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 24 |
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 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 36% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 |
| Oppressive (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 3 |
| 2 | 62 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| 3 | 60 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| 4 | 58 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 4 |
| 5 | 57 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 4 |
| 6 | 55 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 5 |
| 7 | 54 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 5 |
| 8 | 52 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 6 |
| 9 | 51 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 6 |
| 10 | 48 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 7 |
| 11 | 47 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 7 |
| 12 | 45 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 8 |
| 13 | 43 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 8 |
| 14 | 42 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 8 |
| 15 | 40 | 7 | 17 | 27 | 8 |
| 16 | 38 | 7 | 18 | 28 | 9 |
| 17 | 36 | 7 | 19 | 29 | 9 |
| 18 | 35 | 7 | 20 | 30 | 9 |
| 19 | 33 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 9 |
| 20 | 31 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 9 |
| 21 | 30 | 7 | 22 | 32 | 9 |
| 22 | 28 | 7 | 23 | 33 | 10 |
| 23 | 26 | 7 | 24 | 34 | 10 |
| 24 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 35 | 10 |
| 25 | 23 | 6 | 25 | 36 | 11 |
| 26 | 21 | 6 | 25 | 37 | 11 |
| 27 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 38 | 12 |
| 28 | 17 | 6 | 25 | 40 | 13 |
| 29 | 15 | 6 | 24 | 41 | 14 |
| 30 | 14 | 5 | 23 | 43 | 15 |
| 31 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 44 | 16 |
Wind in March
Winds average 10 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | 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 6:32 AM to 6:15 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 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) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:32 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:32 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:20 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:20 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:20 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:20 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:20 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:20 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:20 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:20 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.4 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.54 kWh/m² to a high of 6.4 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.4 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 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 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Gaoua
In March, Gaoua sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gaoua's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Gaoua sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in March.
Is March a good time to visit Gaoua?
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 Gaoua.
What to pack for Gaoua in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Gaoua sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Gaoua 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 Gaoua peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 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 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Gaoua 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 Gaoua is worst in December — around 66 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.6× the cleanest month (August, 12 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) | 52 | 62 | 47 | 39 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 26 | 51 | 66 |
| Level | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | Poor |
| Feb | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 47 | Poor |
| Apr | 39 | Poor |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 51 | Poor |
| Dec | 66 | Unhealthy |
Where is Gaoua?
Gaoua sits at 10.3°N, 3.2°W, 337 m above sea level, in Burkina Faso. The nearest listed city is Jirapa, 57 km away.
Topography around Gaoua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gaoua.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gaoua has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 99 m around an average of 298 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 249 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 342 m.
The land around Gaoua is covered by grassland (32%), artificial surfaces (22%) and cropland (21%) within 3 km, grassland (54%) and shrubs (27%) within 16 km, and shrubs (43%) and grassland (34%) 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 Gaoua (10.3314°, -3.182°, elevation 337 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).