Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Ouagadougou month by month
Ouagadougou weather in January
January brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 0 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou weather in February
February brings highs around 96°F (36°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 0 wet days.
Ouagadougou weather in March
March brings highs around 101°F (39°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 0 wet days.
Ouagadougou weather in April
April brings highs around 103°F (39°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 1 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou weather in May
May brings highs around 101°F (38°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 5 wet days.
Ouagadougou weather in June
June brings highs around 95°F (35°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 9 wet days.
Ouagadougou weather in July
July brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 17 wet days.
Ouagadougou weather in August
August brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 24 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou weather in September
September brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 16 wet days.
Ouagadougou weather in October
October brings highs around 94°F (34°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 6 wet days.
Ouagadougou weather in November
November brings highs around 96°F (35°C), lows near 69°F (20°C), about 0 wet days.
Ouagadougou weather in December
December brings highs around 92°F (33°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 0 wet days.
Seasons in Ouagadougou
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Ouagadougou
The best time to visit Ouagadougou is generally September to February, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 93°F (34°C).
Pack for Ouagadougou with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; rain gear if you travel around August. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - April nights average 80°F (27°C).
Ouagadougou temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.