Burkina Faso Weather
🇧🇫 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
September to February
Weather in Burkina Faso at a glance
Our Burkina Faso coverage centers on Ouagadougou, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 103°F (39°C) in April and 91°F (33°C) in January, with about 79 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Ouagadougou - annual average 83°
- Best time to visit: September to February
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Ouagadougou averages 10.4 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 672 mm (26.5 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally September to February. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Ouagadougou climate page.
Live weather across Burkina Faso today
Burkina Faso cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | 83° | Apr · 103° | Jan · 63° | 79 | 10.4 | 0 |
Burkina Faso weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91° | 63° | 0 | 10.8 h/day |
| February | 96° | 67° | 0 | 10.8 h/day |
| March | 101° | 75° | 0 | 10.6 h/day |
| April | 103° | 80° | 1 | 10.8 h/day |
| May | 101° | 81° | 5 | 10.7 h/day |
| June | 95° | 78° | 9 | 10.6 h/day |
| July | 89° | 75° | 17 | 9.7 h/day |
| August | 86° | 73° | 24 | 8.4 h/day |
| September | 88° | 74° | 16 | 10.1 h/day |
| October | 94° | 74° | 6 | 10.7 h/day |
| November | 96° | 69° | 0 | 10.7 h/day |
| December | 92° | 65° | 0 | 10.5 h/day |
Burkina Faso weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
Averaged across the covered cities, September to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Burkina Faso?
Snow is essentially absent in the Burkina Faso cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Burkina Faso like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.