Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou's year is organised around rain rather than temperature. 81% of its 26.5 inches (672 mm) annual total arrives in the July to September window, while January averages less than 1 mm. Temperatures move far less: 103°F (39°C) at the year's warmest against 91°F (33°C) at its coolest.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 103°F (39°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 109°F (43°C) high · 56°F (13°C) low
- Wettest month: August (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (10.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
- Annual swing: 9°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 12°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 12
- Average humidity: 45%
Temperatures through the year
Relative humidity averages 45% across the year, drier than all but 4% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. January bottoms out at 91°F (33°C) in daylight, 63°F (17°C) after dark. April is the warm end of the year, averaging 103°F (39°C) by day and 80°F (27°C) overnight. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 109°F (43°C) and the lowest daily minimum 56°F (13°C). Rainfall is strongly seasonal: 81% of the annual total falls in the July to September window, leaving January at less than 1 mm.
Rain, sun and snow
Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 12 months of the year, January through December being the unbroken run. Days and nights are about 12°C apart on average - wider than roughly 89% of the cities we track.
How Ouagadougou compares
- Ouagadougou averages 83°F (28°C) across the year - warmer than any other city in our 3496-city dataset.
- 81% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more seasonal than any other city in our 3496-city dataset.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91° | 63° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 11.5 h | 0% | 18% |
| February | 96° | 67° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 11.7 h | 1% | 15% |
| March | 101° | 75° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.6 h/day | 12.0 h | 2% | 19% |
| April | 103° | 80° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.8 h/day | 12.4 h | 3% | 30% |
| May | 101° | 81° | 5 | 1.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 12.7 h | 17% | 48% |
| June | 95° | 78° | 9 | 2.3 in | 10.6 h/day | 12.8 h | 31% | 62% |
| July | 89° | 75° | 17 | 6.6 in | 9.7 h/day | 12.8 h | 56% | 75% |
| August | 86° | 73° | 24 | 9.8 in | 8.4 h/day | 12.5 h | 77% | 82% |
| September | 88° | 74° | 16 | 5.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 12.2 h | 53% | 79% |
| October | 94° | 74° | 6 | 1.4 in | 10.7 h/day | 11.8 h | 19% | 62% |
| November | 96° | 69° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 11.5 h | 0% | 32% |
| December | 92° | 65° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.5 h/day | 11.4 h | 0% | 22% |
Ouagadougou month by month
Average high and low for each month, with the bar showing where it sits in Ouagadougou's year (left is the coldest night, right is the warmest afternoon).
January
- Rain
- 0 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.5 h
February
- Rain
- 0 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.7 h
March
- Rain
- 0 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.0 h
April
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
May
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 12.7 h
June
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.8 h
July
- Rain
- 17 days
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h
- Daylight
- 12.8 h
August
- Rain
- 24 days
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
- Daylight
- 12.5 h
September
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h
- Daylight
- 12.2 h
October
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
November
- Rain
- 0 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 11.5 h
December
- Rain
- 0 days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.4 h
Warmer places to go, by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Seasons in Ouagadougou
March through May
March through May turns very hot here - highs near 102°F (39°C), nights near 79°F (26°C), and precipitation is sparse, near 1.2 inches (30 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.
June through August
June through August in Ouagadougou sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); rain falls on around 50 of the 90 days.
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. Daylight is generous - around 10.5 hours of sun a day.
December through February
Through December through February, Ouagadougou is punishingly hot: 93°F (34°C) by day, 65°F (18°C) after dark, and precipitation is essentially absent. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Ouagadougou
The best time to visit Ouagadougou is generally September to February, when the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 93°F (34°C), with rain on about 4 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
Pack for Ouagadougou with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and rain gear if you travel around August. Note the gap between afternoon and night: April pairs 103°F (39°C) with 80°F (27°C).
Ouagadougou temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need the precipitation in other units? The mm-to-inches rainfall converter handles it.