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 high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 246 mm / 9.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 14 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.