BF Ouagadougou · Autumn

Visit Ouagadougou
in November?

November is a difficult time — January offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 12.37°N 1.52°W
36°CMax temperature
0%Rainy days
10.9hSunshine / day

Ouagadougou weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 36°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.9/10)

Should you visit Ouagadougou in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%
🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 36°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: November is an average time for Ouagadougou. January (7.9/10) is clearly preferable.

Ouagadougou in November by trip type

What to expect in November

🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn marks the end of peak season in Ouagadougou. Temperatures drop (36°C) and rain returns (0% of days). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Ouagadougou

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
☀️ January17°C33°C0%0.010.9h7.9/10
🥵 February20°C36°C0%0.011.0h6.9/10
🥵 March24°C39°C2%0.110.8h6.9/10
🥵 April28°C40°C3%0.111.1h6.9/10
🥵 May28°C38°C17%0.811.2h6.9/10
🌤️ June25°C35°C31%2.111.1h7.1/10
🌤️ July24°C32°C58%5.510.7h7.1/10
⛅ August23°C30°C78%7.89.3h7.0/10
🌤️ September23°C32°C54%4.611.0h7.2/10
☀️ October24°C34°C18%1.111.1h7.4/10
🥵 November20°C36°C0%0.010.9h6.9/10
☀️ December19°C34°C0%0.010.6h7.6/10
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 November, Ouagadougou averages 36°C, 0% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

November vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 7.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Ouagadougou in November

Is November a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
November is an acceptable time for Ouagadougou (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.9/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Ouagadougou in November?
Temperatures reach 36°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.9h/day.

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