Best time to visit Burkina Faso

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When is the best time to visit Burkina Faso?

The best time to visit Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou) is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)33
    Jan
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)36
    Feb
  • 38°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)38
    Mar
  • 40°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)40
    Apr
  • 38°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)38
    May
  • 35°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)35
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)32
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)32
    Aug
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)32
    Sep
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)36
    Oct
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)36
    Nov
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)33
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Burkina Faso?

The hottest time of year in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 38°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Burkina Faso?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with 225mm on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Burkina Faso?

The sunniest time of year in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Burkina Faso weather overview

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country and has a tropical climate with a single rainy season from May to September followed by a long, dry season. Conditions are at their best from November to February when the Harmattan desert winds disperse the usual humidity and create cooler, crisper but still sunny weather. A downside is that the Harmattan can be very dusty, so take scarves to protect nose and mouth if you are travelling at this time.

What to pack for Burkina Faso weather

Lightweight clothing is appropriate at any time of year along with waterproofs during the rainy season, particularly for the southwest where rainfall is heaviest.

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