Ouagadougou Weather in August

What's the weather like in Ouagadougou (Centre) in August 2024?

The climate in Ouagadougou during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Ouagadougou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Ouagadougou weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.5°C 88.6°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.3°F
Average temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 225 mm 8.9 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 25°C 77°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 225mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou average temperature in August

August rainfall

Ouagadougou average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Ouagadougou average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ouagadougou in August 2024.

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Ouagadougou weather stats

Ouagadougou weather statistics
Hottest month: April 39.3°C 102.7°F
Driest month: January 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 32.5°C 90.5°F
Wettest month: August 225mm 8.9ins
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