Ouagadougou · SpringMonth summary
Ouagadougou weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
82°F – 100°F
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ouagadougou in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 38°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Not the best window: 17% rain risk and 11.2h of sunshine. January is much safer.
By trip type
Ouagadougou in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Ouagadougou. Temperatures rise (38°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 63°F | 91°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🥵 February | 68°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 75°F | 102°F | 2% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 82°F | 104°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 82°F | 100°F | 17% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 77°F | 95°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 75°F | 90°F | 58% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 73°F | 86°F | 78% | 0.3in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 73°F | 90°F | 54% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 75°F | 93°F | 18% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🥵 November | 68°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 66°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 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 May, Ouagadougou averages 100°F, 17% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ouagadougou in May
Is May a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
May is an acceptable time for Ouagadougou (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Ouagadougou in May?
With 100°F max and 11.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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