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When is the best time to go to Ouagadougou?

When is the best time to go to Ouagadougou? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Ouagadougou are January, February, July, August, September, October, November and December
On average, the warmest months are February, March, April, May and June
Ouagadougou has dry periods in January, February, March, April, November and December
August is the rainiest month

Annual weather in Ouagadougou

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Weather details in Ouagadougou month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Ouagadougou for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou enjoys a steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Ouagadougou is 99°F (ranging from 92°F in august to 108°F in april). Annual rainfall is 24.8in, with a minimum of 0in in december and a maximum of 9.6in in august.

In january the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 95°F°C and it rains about 0in each month.
In february the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 101°F°C and it rains in february about 0.1in.
In the month of march the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 106°F°C and you can expect to have 0.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
From april to may the climate is unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 121°F.
In the month of june the climate is just OK. It is for example 103°F as maximum temperature in june and you can expect to have 2.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
Between the months of july and september the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 88°F and you can expect to have 4.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
In the month of october the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 99°F as maximum temperature in october and, in october, 2 days of rain are expected.
In november the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 108°F and, in november, 0 days of rain are expected.
In the month of december the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 94°F in average.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Ouagadougou

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Ouagadougou: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Ouagadougou

Find out when Ouagadougou has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Ouagadougou

Very low season in Ouagadougou
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April, May, June and October.
Low season in Ouagadougou
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, July, August, September and November.
Peak season in Ouagadougou
The largest number of tourists visiting Ouagadougou is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Ouagadougou month by month

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A return flight between London and Ouagadougou is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 624 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 309 more for your airline ticket to Ouagadougou if you go in august.

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On average, it costs $ 66 per day to hire a car in Ouagadougou. This price varies by $ 17 depending on the month. In december, hiring a car costs an average of $ 59 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in march is $ 76.

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