Climate normals · 1970–2000
Ouagadougou Climate
Ouagadougou is a city in Burkina Faso (03) with a population of about 2,415,266. Its average annual temperature is 28.5°C (83°F), with roughly 736 mm of rain per year.
28.5°C
Avg Temp
736
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Ouagadougou Climate
Ouagadougou has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F) and receives about 736 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.5°C
Avg Temp
736
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 0 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 1 mm |
| March | 31° / 87° | 5 mm |
| April | 33° / 91° | 23 mm |
| May | 32° / 90° | 63 mm |
| June | 30° / 87° | 103 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 173 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 210 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 124 mm |
| October | 29° / 84° | 33 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 1 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ouagadougou
The most comfortable months to visit Ouagadougou are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 39°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Ouagadougou are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C and about 736 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Ouagadougou average about 39°C (103°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.