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The climate of Ouahigouya is
tropical, hot all year round, with a dry season from mid-October to April and a rainy season from May to early October.
The city is located in the north of Burkina Faso, at 340 meters (1,115 feet) above sea level.
During the day it can get very hot all year round, but especially from March to May, before the rainy season.
Ouahigouya - Climate data
In Ouahigouya, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Ouahigouya - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 18 | 32.2 | 25.1 | 64 | 90 | 77.2 |
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| February | 21.1 | 35.5 | 28.3 | 70 | 96 | 82.9 |
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| March | 25.1 | 39 | 32.1 | 77 | 102 | 89.7 |
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| April | 27.9 | 40.6 | 34.2 | 82 | 105 | 93.6 |
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| May | 28.3 | 39.9 | 34.1 | 83 | 104 | 93.4 |
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| June | 26.6 | 37.2 | 31.9 | 80 | 99 | 89.4 |
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| July | 24.1 | 33.7 | 28.9 | 75 | 93 | 84 |
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| August | 23.2 | 31.6 | 27.4 | 74 | 89 | 81.3 |
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| September | 23.5 | 33.3 | 28.4 | 74 | 92 | 83.1 |
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| October | 24.3 | 36.8 | 30.5 | 76 | 98 | 87 |
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| November | 21.7 | 36.7 | 29.2 | 71 | 98 | 84.5 |
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| December | 19 | 33.6 | 26.3 | 66 | 92 | 79.3 |
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| Year | 23.6 | 35.8 | 29.65 | 74.4 | 96.5 | 85.5 |
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In Ouahigouya,
precipitation amounts to 760 millimeters (29.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, December) to 250 mm (9.8 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Ouahigouya - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| March | 5 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| April | 7 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| May | 40 | 1.6 | 3 |
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| June | 120 | 4.7 | 7 |
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| July | 160 | 6.3 | 11 |
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| August | 250 | 9.8 | 14 |
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| September | 130 | 5.1 | 9 |
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| October | 40 | 1.6 | 4 |
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| November | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 760 | 29.9 | 50 |
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Ouahigouya - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
February, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (70 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 16%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
March, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) and a maximum of 39 °C (102.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 16%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 34.2 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) and a maximum of 40.6 °C (105 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
May, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 34.1 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 28.3 °C (83 °F) and a maximum of 39.9 °C (103.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
June, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.9 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.2 °C (98.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
July, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
August, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
In
September, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
October, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F) and a maximum of 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
November, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71 °F) and a maximum of 36.7 °C (98 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
In
December, the weather in Ouahigouya is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).