Ouagadougou weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Ouagadougou: highs of 31°C (87°F) and about 245 mm (9.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 77% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with July, it is cooler and wetter; September brings highs of 31°C (89°F) and 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain.
Is August a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
least pleasant month Weather score 44/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Ouagadougou. For better conditions, consider Nov–Jan.
Does it rain a lot in Ouagadougou in August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 245 mm (9.6 in) falls in an average August. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Ouagadougou in August?
Days average 31°C (87°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Ouagadougou weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (89°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 1 mm | 27% | best |
| February | 36°C (96°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 mm | 29% | fair |
| March | 39°C (102°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 3 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| April | 40°C (103°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| May | 38°C (101°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 63 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| June | 35°C (95°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 107 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 178 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 245 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| September | 31°C (89°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 147 mm | 55% | fair |
| October | 34°C (93°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm | 39% | fair |
| November | 34°C (94°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 1 mm | 27% | best |
| December | 32°C (90°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0 mm | 23% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months