Ouagadougou weather in August (Burkina Faso)

What can you expect from the weather in Ouagadougou during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 32°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Ouagadougou in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 240 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Ouagadougou. January typically offers the best circumstances. While June, August and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ouagadougou climate page with graphs.

 

Ouagadougou, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 240 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burkina Faso in August

Find out more about the weather in Burkina Faso in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ouagadougou in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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