The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Ouagadougou. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
January is the best month of the year in Ouagadougou. Compared to December: −2°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
-3°
Daylight
11.3h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 84
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Is January the right month?
January is actually the best month of the year in Ouagadougou. Good timing.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Burkina Faso
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyFranc CFA (CFA)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 104°F
❄️Coolest monthAugust · 86°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 46%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Ouagadougou ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Burkina FasoTropical climate with a 8.5 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.37°N · 1.52°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?
January is the best month with 91°F highs, 63°F lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Ouagadougou get in January?
Ouagadougou averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Ouagadougou?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Ouagadougou in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 91°F.
Is Ouagadougou good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Ouagadougou scores 6.0/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Ouagadougou?
June is the most difficult month to visit Ouagadougou, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Ouagadougou in January?
The average UV index reaches 7 in January in Ouagadougou (high), with about 11.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.