Climate of Ouagadougou, Kadiogo, Burkina Faso
Point-value climate at Ouagadougou (Kadiogo, Burkina Faso). Population approximately 1,149,000.
Located in Kadiogo, Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,149,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 32.6°C / 90.7°F in April, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 214 mm / 8.4 in (August) — about 765 mm / 30.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Burkina Faso, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ouagadougou's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.3°C81.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.6°C87.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32.6°C90.7°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.5°C90.5°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 30.5°C86.9°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.7°C81.9°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 29.2°C84.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.8°C82°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.9°C76.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. Ouagadougou's warmest month is April at an average of 32.6°C / 90.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Ouagadougou?
Ouagadougou, in Kadiogo, Burkina Faso, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 32.6°C / 90.7°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 765 mm / 30.1 in, with the wettest month being August (214 mm / 8.4 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Ouagadougou in April?
The average temperature in Ouagadougou in April is 32.6°C / 90.7°F, with rainfall of about 25 mm / 1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Ouagadougou?
The driest month in Ouagadougou is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Ouagadougou?
The wettest month in Ouagadougou is August, with approximately 214 mm / 8.4 in of average monthly rainfall.