Best time to visit Ouagadougou

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When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?

The best time to visit Ouagadougou is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Ouagadougou33
    Jan
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Ouagadougou36
    Feb
  • 38°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Ouagadougou38
    Mar
  • 40°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Ouagadougou40
    Apr
  • 38°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Ouagadougou38
    May
  • 35°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Ouagadougou35
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Ouagadougou32
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Ouagadougou32
    Aug
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Ouagadougou32
    Sep
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Ouagadougou36
    Oct
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Ouagadougou36
    Nov
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Ouagadougou33
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Ouagadougou?

The hottest time of year in Ouagadougou is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 38°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Ouagadougou?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Ouagadougou with 225mm on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Ouagadougou?

The sunniest time of year in Ouagadougou is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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