Ouagadougou weather in May (Burkina Faso)

Curious about the May weather in Ouagadougou? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 39°C. But by evening, they drop to around 28°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Ouagadougou in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 260 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, August and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ouagadougou, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 28°C  

Max Temperature 39°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 50%  

Sunshine 260 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burkina Faso in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 May?

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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

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