Ouagadougou weather in May
May in Ouagadougou: sweltering, dry — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Ouagadougou · #595 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ouagadougou climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 39°C / 102°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 42°C / 108°F | |
| Rainfall | 18 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 46% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 63 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ouagadougou in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
- May in Ouagadougou: sweltering, dry — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Ouagadougou on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Ouagadougou in May?
- In May, Ouagadougou averages a daily high of 39°C and a low of 28°C, with about 18.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ouagadougou in May?
- Ouagadougou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in May.