AI-generatedOuagadougou at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 539 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 299 m
Climate in Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while August is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Ouagadougou is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:5617:48
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:42–06:24 · evening 17:20–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:34–05:42 · evening 18:01–18:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ouagadougou in October?
In October, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min05:56 – 17:48
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Ouagadougou
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %6 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sunshine hours in Ouagadougou
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Ouagadougou, 67 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ouagadougou
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ouagadougou: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ouagadougou has about 5 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ouagadougou
How breezy and how cloudy Ouagadougou is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ouagadougou typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Ouagadougou: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ouagadougou
How often the day gets hot in Ouagadougou (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ouagadougou has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ouagadougou
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (18°), the warmest in May (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 174 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 58 | 33° | 18° | 8.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 36° | 20° | 8.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 39° | 23° | 8.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 40° | 27° | 8.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| MayMay | 44 | 39° | 27° | 8.2 h | 5 | 20 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 36° | 26° | 8.2 h | 10 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 30 | 32° | 24° | 6.7 h | 18 | 126 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 30° | 23° | 5.5 h | 22 | 200 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 32° | 23° | 7.2 h | 15 | 108 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 35° | 24° | 8.0 h | 5 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 36° | 21° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 34° | 18° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
12.37° N, 1.53° W · 299 m · Africa/Ouagadougou
Best time to visit Ouagadougou
The best time to visit Ouagadougou is from December to January. From October to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 200 mm.
Ouagadougou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ouagadougou in the dry season
Oct – Jun
Fair
- 33–40 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Ouagadougou in the rainy season
Jul – Sep
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ouagadougou
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January has the better holiday weather in Ouagadougou: score 58 against 47. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 5 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 58better |
| Day high | 35° | 33° |
| Night low | 24° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 23 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Oct – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Ouagadougou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January33° · 8 h
In January, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in January47February36° · 8 h
In February, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in February47March39° · 8 h
In March, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in March47April40° · 8 h
In April, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in April44May39° · 8 h
In May, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 20 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in May35June36° · 8 h
In June, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in June30July32° · 7 h
In July, Ouagadougou is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 126 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in July38August30° · 6 h
In August, Ouagadougou is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 200 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in August42September32° · 7 h
In September, Ouagadougou is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 108 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in September47October35° · 8 h
In October, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in October50November36° · 9 h
In November, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou in November57December34° · 9 h
In December, Ouagadougou is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouagadougou.
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Ouagadougou vs. Niamey
In October the holiday weather in Ouagadougou and Niamey is about equally good (score 47 vs. 50). During the day Niamey is 2 °C warmer than Ouagadougou. Niamey gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ouagadougou | Niamey |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 37° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Ouagadougou
Weather for your travel dates
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Ouagadougou in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ouagadougou has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 45 min
- Distance
- 4,350 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ouagadougou
When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?
The best time to visit Ouagadougou is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ouagadougou?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 27 °C. August is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Ouagadougou?
Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 200 mm. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ouagadougou get?
Ouagadougou gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.9 hours a day; in August there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ouagadougou in?
Ouagadougou uses the time zone Africa/Ouagadougou, which matches UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ouagadougou?
A nonstop flight from London to Ouagadougou takes about 5 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,350 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ouagadougou?
Ouagadougou has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 42, Summer holidays 35, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 58.
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