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Ouagadougou weather in October (Burkina Faso)

What can you expect from the weather in Ouagadougou during October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Ouagadougou generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 36°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Ouagadougou in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 273 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Ouagadougou. 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 34 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 60%  
SunshineSunshine 273 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Burkina Faso in October

Find out more about the weather in Burkina Faso in October and which places have the best weather 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 Ouagadougou in October?

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 October.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.