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Weather & Climate in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ouahigouya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area309.6 sq mi (801.8 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates13.5769°N, 2.4179°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.85"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.4 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 3.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Ouahigouya has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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