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Ouagadougou Climate by Month

The weather in Ouagadougou sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very hot at the high end to roughly very warm at the low end. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Ouagadougou changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in April to a very warm 32°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 18°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Ouagadougou receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 587 mm. The climate in Ouagadougou shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 207 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Ouagadougou offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (9.7 hours daily) and September (7.2 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Ouagadougou have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Ouagadougou?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Ouagadougou?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ouagadougou?
    August tops the wettest month list with 207 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ouagadougou?
    December is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ouagadougou?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ouagadougou

    Thu   Nov 21
    35°C | 19°C
    NE 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    35°C | 18°C
    E 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    36°C | 18°C
    E 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain