Ouagadougou weather in August

August in Ouagadougou: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Ouagadougou · #516 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Ouagadougou climate normals — August

Daytime high30°C / 86°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low23°C / 74°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall246 mm / 9.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days23 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine8.9 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Ouagadougou in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
August in Ouagadougou: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Ouagadougou on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Ouagadougou in August?
In August, Ouagadougou averages a daily high of 30.2°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 245.8 mm of rain over roughly 22.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ouagadougou in August?
Ouagadougou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in August.

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