Monthly climate guide

Ouagadougou weather in January

January in Ouagadougou is typically very hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and night-time lows near 15°C (58°F). The month usually brings about 2 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Ouagadougou.
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 18°C, so pack a layer.
Rain is well below Ouagadougou's usual level (around 97% less).
Skies are at their clearest this time of year.

Avg high

33°C

91°F

Avg low

15°C

58°F

Rainfall

2 mm

very dry

Humidity

28%

relative

Sky

23%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Ouagadougou
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	33°C / 91°F	15°C / 58°F	2 mm	28%	23%
February	36°C / 96°F	18°C / 64°F	2 mm	23%	25%
March	39°C / 103°F	22°C / 72°F	4 mm	24%	70%
April	40°C / 104°F	25°C / 78°F	27 mm	37%	72%
May	38°C / 101°F	26°C / 79°F	74 mm	52%	76%
June	35°C / 96°F	25°C / 76°F	112 mm	63%	71%
July	33°C / 91°F	23°C / 74°F	198 mm	74%	76%
August	31°C / 87°F	23°C / 73°F	276 mm	82%	82%
September	32°C / 89°F	22°C / 72°F	163 mm	81%	57%
October	34°C / 93°F	22°C / 71°F	50 mm	71%	39%
November	35°C / 94°F	18°C / 65°F	1 mm	50%	23%
December	32°C / 90°F	15°C / 59°F	0 mm	38%	19%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit Ouagadougou?

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Bobo-Dioulasso

34° / 16°C · 2 mm

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Ouagadougou in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Ouagadougou?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Ouagadougou, with highs around 33°C and about 2 mm of rain.

How warm is Ouagadougou in January?

Average highs are about 33°C (91°F) and average lows about 15°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Ouagadougou in January?

Ouagadougou typically gets around 2 mm of rain in January — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ouagadougou (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.