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Burkina Faso Capital

Best time to visit Ouagadougou

Go inJanuary–February

Most governments advise against travel to much of Burkina Faso.

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Ouagadougou month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood33°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
FebruaryGood36°CMostly dryQuietCheapestFESPACO
MarchPoor39°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AprilPoor40°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
MayPoor38°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
JunePoor35°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
OctoberPoor35°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
NovemberPoor36°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
DecemberMixed34°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Ouagadougou

  • February🎉 FESPACOAfrica’s biggest film festival, held in odd years (February 2027).

Good to know

  • Highs pass 35°C in February–June and October–November.
  • The heaviest rain falls in July–August.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?

The best time to visit Ouagadougou is January–February. Most governments advise against travel to much of Burkina Faso.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Ouagadougou?

Fares to Ouagadougou stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Ouagadougou busiest?

Ouagadougou rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Ouagadougou?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C, and August the coolest at 31°C. The wettest period is June–September.

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