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Barani, Burkina Faso

Boucle du Mouhoun · Burkina Faso

Barani is a small town in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 928 ft (283 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,000 Population 17,857/sq mi density
928 ft Elevation 283 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone

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About Barani

Barani is the capital of the Barani Department of Kossi Province in western Burkina Faso. As of 2005 it had a population of 4,804.

People

Population5,000
Density17,857/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Population5,000
Population Density17,857 / sq mi
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Coordinates13.1691°, -3.8899°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvinceBoucle du Mouhoun
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (663 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barani

Barani is a small town in Burkina Faso (Boucle du Mouhoun) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Barani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Burkina Faso avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density17,857/sq mi
Coordinates13.1691°N, 3.8899°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Burkina Faso avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.03"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
April 89°F (31°C) 0.5 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 80°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
October 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Barani has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 73°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Barani

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dedougou AirportDGUSmall Airport
Nouna AirportXNUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou

🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso

Capital Ouagadougou
Population 19,751,535
Area 274,200 km²
GDP (USD) $20,112,614,449
GDP per capita $873
HDI 0.449
Life expectancy 61.1 years
Internet users 17.0%
Urban population 27.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +226
TLD .bf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barani

What is the population of Barani?

Barani has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 17,857 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barani?

Barani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

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