Best Time to Visit Ouagadougou, Kadiogo, Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Ouagadougou for sunny, dry weather is October–April — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 32.6°C / 90.7°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 214 mm / 8.4 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ouagadougou, Kadiogo, Burkina Faso's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ouagadougou's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?
The best time to visit Ouagadougou for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 32.6°C / 90.7°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ouagadougou's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ouagadougou?
The rainy season at Ouagadougou, Kadiogo runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 38 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is August (214 mm / 8.4 in).
What is the driest month in Ouagadougou?
The driest month in Ouagadougou is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ouagadougou?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ouagadougou — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 214 mm / 8.4 in in August, and the coldest month averages 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
Is Ouagadougou climate different from Burkina Faso overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ouagadougou figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Burkina Faso figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ouagadougou specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.