Burkina FasoThe climate of Ouagadougou
The current climate in Ouagadougou features temperatures ranging from a high of 40°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 36°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Ouagadougou in recent years was 44°C in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in July 2020.
Rainfall amount
On average, Ouagadougou receives 849 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Ouagadougou?
The best time to visit Ouagadougou for mild to warm weather is December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Ouagadougou.
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Climate Table of Ouagadougou
The climate table of Ouagadougou shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 11 | 0,9 | 3,2 | 12 | 71 | 115 | 178 | 267 | 157 | 33 | 0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Ouagadougou
Yearly Temperature in Ouagadougou
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ouagadougou
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ouagadougou
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Ouagadougou
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Average weather in Ouagadougou by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ouagadougou. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.