Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Weather
Ouagadougou hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 96°F (35°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 86°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Ouagadougou weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Ouagadougou looks sunny, with a high of 98° and an overnight low of 77°. There is a 67% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Ouagadougou 14-day forecast
About the weather in Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 91°F (33°C) in January to around 103°F (39°C) in April, and the city records roughly 79 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Ouagadougou weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 103°F (39°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Record high: 109°F (43°C) · Record low: 56°F (13°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (10.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 103°F (39°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (27°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 91°F (33°C) and lows around 63°F (17°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 109°F (43°C) and dropped as low as 56°F (13°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.8 inches (250 mm) of rain over 24 days, while January is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Ouagadougou turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 102°F (39°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); precipitation is infrequent.
June through August
June through August in Ouagadougou is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 50 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Ouagadougou brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 92°F (34°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Ouagadougou turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 93°F (34°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Ouagadougou by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91° | 63° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 18% |
| February | 96° | 67° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 15% |
| March | 101° | 75° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.6 h/day | 19% |
| April | 103° | 80° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.8 h/day | 30% |
| May | 101° | 81° | 5 | 1.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 48% |
| June | 95° | 78° | 9 | 2.3 in | 10.6 h/day | 62% |
| July | 89° | 75° | 17 | 6.6 in | 9.7 h/day | 75% |
| August | 86° | 73° | 24 | 9.8 in | 8.4 h/day | 82% |
| September | 88° | 74° | 16 | 5.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 79% |
| October | 94° | 74° | 6 | 1.4 in | 10.7 h/day | 62% |
| November | 96° | 69° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 32% |
| December | 92° | 65° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.5 h/day | 22% |