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Ouagadougou weather in March (Burkina Faso)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ouagadougou during March? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In March, Ouagadougou tends to experience extremely high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 39°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Ouagadougou in March usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.2 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly a single day will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 39°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.2 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 22%  
SunshineSunshine 265 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burkina Faso in March

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

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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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Camping
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ouagadougou.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Burkina Faso? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Burkina Faso. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.