Best Time to Visit Ouagadougou

Best time: Jan, Dec, Feb, Nov. Apr is warmest (39.4°C high); Aug is rainiest (214 mm).

Ouagadougou weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan32.317.408.9
Feb3519.619.7
Mar37.823.569.9
Apr39.425.9259.7
May38.526.4669.9
Jun36.224.81059.5
Jul33.423.11769.1
Aug3222.12148.6
Sep33.322.11328.9
Oct3622.5389.4
Nov35.919.829.2
Dec32.517.308.5

Average high temperature

Jan 32°
Feb 35°
Mar 38°
Apr 39°
May 39°
Jun 36°
Jul 33°
Aug 32°
Sep 33°
Oct 36°
Nov 36°
Dec 33°

Best months by activity

Overall: JanDecFebNov

Beaches: FebJanNovMar

Hiking: JanDecFebNov

Sightseeing: JanDecFebNov

Ouagadougou quick facts

What to pack

Hot months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Oct): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.

Wet months (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?

Jan, Dec, Feb, Nov.

What is the rainiest month?

Aug, about 214 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Apr, with average highs of 39.4°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.