Monthly climate guide

Ouagadougou weather in March

March in Ouagadougou is typically very hot, with average daytime highs around 39°C (103°F) and night-time lows near 22°C (72°F). The month usually brings about 4 mm of rain (very dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than February and about the same as April.

What stands out in March

Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 17°C, so pack a layer.
It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Ouagadougou.
Only one month is warmer in Ouagadougou than March.
Rain is well below Ouagadougou's usual level (around 95% less).

Avg high

39°C

103°F

Avg low

22°C

72°F

Rainfall

4 mm

very dry

Humidity

24%

relative

Sky

70%

cloud · often cloudy

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Ouagadougou weather by month

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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 March

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

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Is March a good time to visit Ouagadougou?

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Other Burkina Faso cities in March

Bobo-Dioulasso

39° / 23°C · 16 mm

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Ouagadougou in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Ouagadougou?

It can be, if you like heat: March highs in Ouagadougou are around 39°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Ouagadougou in March?

Average highs are about 39°C (103°F) and average lows about 22°C (72°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Ouagadougou in March?

Ouagadougou typically gets around 4 mm of rain in March — 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.