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UV climate of Burkina Faso: overview

Burkina Faso stretches from 9.8833° to 14.2296° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.1 in Batie (peak in April), while in Titao the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.8.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Equatorial1 8.5 9.2 9.8 10.1 10 9.8 9.9 10.1 10.1 9.6 9 8.5 10.1
Tropical73 8.1 8.8 9.6 9.9 9.9 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.8 9.3 8.6 8 9.9

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. In the equatorial belt the UV stays high all year round, with two maxima around the equinoxes. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Burkina Faso (highest UV)

Batie · 10.1 in April Gaoua · 10.1 in April Niangoloko · 10.1 in April Banfora · 10 in April Beguedo · 10 in August

Cities with the mildest sun

Titao · max 9.8 Pissila · max 9.8 Ouahigouya · max 9.8 Mani · max 9.8 Kouka · max 9.8

When do you need SPF in Burkina Faso?

Using Ouagadougou as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Burkina Faso

What is the highest UV index in Burkina Faso?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.1 — in Batie around April. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Burkina Faso is the sunniest?

Batie (peak ≈ 10.1), followed by Gaoua and Niangoloko. The mildest sun is in Titao (max ≈ 9.8).

When is SPF needed in Burkina Faso?

In Ouagadougou and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Burkina Faso?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.1. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.