When is the best time to go to Ouagadougou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ouagadougou are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 0mm | 9.5hrs | 12.2hrs |
The climate in Ouagadougou during January can be summarized as hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouagadougou, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Ouagadougou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Ouagadougou weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 1mm | 9.5hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in Ouagadougou is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouagadougou, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Ouagadougou and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Ouagadougou weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 5mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Ouagadougou is characteristically very hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouagadougou, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Ouagadougou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Ouagadougou weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 25mm | 8.2hrs | 13.1hrs |
Ouagadougou's weather in April is typically very hot and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouagadougou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Ouagadougou and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (103°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Ouagadougou weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 74mm | 8.8hrs | 13.4hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Ouagadougou and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ouagadougou.
May is in the spring in Ouagadougou and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 107mm | 8.3hrs | 12.2hrs |
Ouagadougou's weather in June is typically very hot and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ouagadougou.
June is in the summer in Ouagadougou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 174mm | 7.8hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in Ouagadougou is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ouagadougou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Ouagadougou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 225mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Ouagadougou is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ouagadougou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Ouagadougou and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
Ouagadougou weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 138mm | 7.9hrs | 13.1hrs |
Ouagadougou's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ouagadougou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ouagadougou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Ouagadougou weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 32mm | 9.3hrs | 13.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Ouagadougou and the temperature is generally very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ouagadougou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ouagadougou and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Ouagadougou weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 1mm | 9.9hrs | 12.2hrs |
November is a very dry month in Ouagadougou and the temperature is generally very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouagadougou, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ouagadougou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Ouagadougou weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 1mm | 9.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in Ouagadougou is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouagadougou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Ouagadougou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ouagadougou with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ouagadougou weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | November | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
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