Ouagadougou weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was clear and 33°C (92°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Jan. Ouagadougou sits 296 m (971 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ouagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 14%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–JanOff season Mar–Aug
About Ouagadougou weather
Is it raining in Ouagadougou right now?
No. It’s clear and 33° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Ouagadougou this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 37–39° and lows of 25–27°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ouagadougou lately?
In the past 7 days, Ouagadougou had 2 rainy days and 3.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ouagadougou?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ouagadougou weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ouagadougou is Nov–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 31°C (87°F) in August to 40°C (103°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Ouagadougou?
August is the wettest month, with about 245 mm (9.6 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Ouagadougou?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (103°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Ouagadougou have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Ouagadougou weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months