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Ouagadougou in July: solid, though January remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 12.37°N 1.52°W
90°FMax temperature
58%Rainy days
10.7hSunshine / day

Ouagadougou weather in July

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
58% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.9/10)

Should you visit Ouagadougou in July?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 58%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 90°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in July (7.1/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.

Ouagadougou in July by trip type

What to expect in July

In the height of summer, Ouagadougou sees high temperatures (32°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 58% 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.

All months for Ouagadougou

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
☀️ January63°F91°F0%0.0in10.9h7.9/10
🥵 February68°F97°F0%0.0in11.0h6.9/10
🥵 March75°F102°F2%0.0in10.8h6.9/10
🥵 April82°F104°F3%0.0in11.1h6.9/10
🥵 May82°F100°F17%0.0in11.2h6.9/10
🌤️ June77°F95°F31%0.1in11.1h7.1/10
🌤️ July75°F90°F58%0.2in10.7h7.1/10
⛅ August73°F86°F78%0.3in9.3h7.0/10
🌤️ September73°F90°F54%0.2in11.0h7.2/10
☀️ October75°F93°F18%0.0in11.1h7.4/10
🥵 November68°F97°F0%0.0in10.9h6.9/10
☀️ December66°F93°F0%0.0in10.6h7.6/10
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 July, Ouagadougou averages 90°F, 58% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

July vs January (best month)

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

FAQ — Ouagadougou in July

Is July a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
July is an acceptable time for Ouagadougou (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Ouagadougou in July?
Yes, 58% of days see rain in July. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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