Ouagadougou weather in August
In August, Ouagadougou has an average high of 31 °C87 °F and an average low of 22 °C72 °F, with about 245 mm9.6 in of precipitation. It is the 9th warmest month of the year and the wettest.
How August compares with other months
Compared with July, August is 1.1 °C2 °F cooler on average and wetter by 67 mm2.7 in. Compared with September, August is about the same temperature and wetter by 98 mm3.8 in. Daylight lasts about 12.5 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 80% and the average cloud amount 77%.
Is August a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
August is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 31 °C87 °F), it is fairly wet (245 mm9.6 in) and it is humid (80%). The most comfortable months in Ouagadougou are December and January.
What to wear in August
For Ouagadougou in August, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
August in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | 3187 | 2272 | 2459.6 |
| Koudougou | 3086 | 2272 | 27111 |
| Kaya | 3187 | 2271 | 2509.8 |
| Ouahigouya | 3086 | 2373 | 2519.9 |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | 2882 | 2170 | 27811 |
| Tamale | 2985 | 2272 | 1766.9 |
| Mopti | 3290 | 2475 | 2218.7 |
| San | 3187 | 2373 | 26610 |
| Banfora | 2984 | 2271 | 29111 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F warmer in August: Mopti; cooler: Bobo-Dioulasso.
Other months in Ouagadougou
- January32 °C89 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- February36 °C96 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- March39 °C102 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- April40 °C103 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- May38 °C101 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- June35 °C95 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- July32 °C90 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- August31 °C87 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- September31 °C89 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- October34 °C93 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- November34 °C94 °F / 17 °C63 °F
- December32 °C90 °F / 14 °C58 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Ouagadougou in August?
In August the average high in Ouagadougou is 31 °C (87 °F) and the average low is 22 °C (72 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Ouagadougou in August?
On average about 245 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation falls in August; it ranks 1st of the 12 months.
Is August the warmest month in Ouagadougou?
No. The warmest month in Ouagadougou is April, with an average high of 40 °C (103 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
How long is the day in Ouagadougou in August?
In the middle of August the day in Ouagadougou lasts about 12.5 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Ouagadougou in August?
The average relative humidity in August is about 80%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Ouagadougou in August?
On average about 77% of the sky is covered by cloud in August. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.