Ouagadougou · SummerMonth summary
Ouagadougou weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
78% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ouagadougou in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Ouagadougou in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Ouagadougou sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 78% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 17°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🥵 February | 20°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 24°C | 39°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 28°C | 40°C | 3% | 0.1 | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 28°C | 38°C | 17% | 0.8 | 11.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 25°C | 35°C | 31% | 2.1 | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 32°C | 58% | 5.5 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 30°C | 78% | 7.8 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 23°C | 32°C | 54% | 4.6 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 24°C | 34°C | 18% | 1.1 | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🥵 November | 20°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 19°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Ouagadougou averages 30°C, 78% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -78%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ouagadougou in August
Is August a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
August is an acceptable time for Ouagadougou (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Ouagadougou in August?
Yes, 78% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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