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Ouahigouya Climate

Ouahigouya is a city in Burkina Faso (10) with a population of about 124,587. Its average annual temperature is 28°C (82°F), with roughly 564 mm of rain per year.

28°C

Avg Temp

564

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Ouahigouya Climate

Ouahigouya has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F) and receives about 564 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

28°C

Avg Temp

564

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Ouahigouya — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January24° / 75°0 mm
February26° / 79°0 mm
March30° / 85°2 mm
April32° / 89°9 mm
May32° / 90°31 mm
June30° / 86°77 mm
July28° / 82°147 mm
August27° / 80°174 mm
September27° / 81°100 mm
October29° / 84°23 mm
November27° / 81°1 mm
December24° / 76°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 Ouahigouya

The most comfortable months to visit Ouahigouya are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 39°C high). The coldest is January (near 16°C low). August is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Ouahigouya are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso has an average annual temperature of 28°C and about 564 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.

In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Ouahigouya 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.