Best Time to Visit Ouahigouya, Yatenga, Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Ouahigouya for sunny, dry weather is October–May — 8 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 23.7°C / 74.7°F in January to 32.3°C / 90.1°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 174 mm / 6.9 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ouahigouya, Yatenga, Burkina Faso's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ouahigouya'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 | 23.7°C74.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.5°C85.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.8°C89.2°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.3°C90.1°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.8°C83.8°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.3°C75.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ouahigouya?
The best time to visit Ouahigouya for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 32.3°C / 90.1°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ouahigouya's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ouahigouya?
The rainy season at Ouahigouya, Yatenga runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 23 mm / 0.9 in. The wettest single month is August (174 mm / 6.9 in).
What is the driest month in Ouahigouya?
The driest month in Ouahigouya is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ouahigouya?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ouahigouya — 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 174 mm / 6.9 in in August, and the coldest month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
Is Ouahigouya climate different from Burkina Faso overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ouahigouya 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 Ouahigouya specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.