Ouagadougou weather in January
January in Ouagadougou: hot, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Ouagadougou · #97 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ouagadougou climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 34°C / 92°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 17% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 104 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ouagadougou in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
- January in Ouagadougou: hot, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Ouagadougou on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Ouagadougou in January?
- In January, Ouagadougou averages a daily high of 33.6°C and a low of 17.8°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ouagadougou in January?
- Ouagadougou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 104 in January.