Ouagadougou Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Ouagadougou vary. From a high of 290 hours in December, to a low of 217 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3193 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.7 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 7.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Ouagadougou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ouagadougou enjoys an average of 3193 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Ouagadougou

August, Ouagadougou’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ouagadougou Precipitation page.