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According to shoppingpicks, July in Burkina Faso is the start of the dry season. Temperatures range from an average high of 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) to an average low of 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit). Rainfall is minimal, averaging around 20 mm (0.8 in) a month, and thunderstorms are very rare. August continues to be hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from an average high of 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit) to an average low of 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit). Rainfall remains low at 10 mm (0.4 in), and thunderstorms are almost non-existent. September brings more heat, with temperatures ranging between 34-24°C (93-75°F). Rainfall continues to be scarce at 5 mm (0.2 in), while thunderstorms remain rare. Burkina Faso is located in the middle of West Africa, about 600 kilometers from the coast. The country is in the tropical zone. The north is dry and falls in the Sahel region. Towards the south it becomes greener and wetter. There is a steppe climate there. Burkina Faso has two warm periods, from February to June and the months of October and December. The rainy season runs from June to September. Those who really can’t stand the heat should travel during this period. It will then be ‘only’ 30°C. For comparison: in April the average temperature is 39°C. Check a2zgov for Burkina Faso government and politics.