Ouagadougou Weather in May
Burkina Faso · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high39°C (101°F)
Avg low26°C (79°F)
Rainfall68 mm (2.7 in)
RatingPoor 2/10
Ouagadougou in May sees daytime temperatures around 39°C (101°F), dropping to about 26°C (79°F) at night. The month is moderately rainy, with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 12.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Ouagadougou?
May is not the best time to visit Ouagadougou (2/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in December and January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 39°C (101°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (79°F) |
| Daily mean | 32°C (90°F) |
| Rainfall | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 51% |
| Cloud cover | 75% |
| Daylight | 12.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.1 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C cooler than April, with 45 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Ouagadougou in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
Ouagadougou weather in other months
Jan33°C / 15°C1 mmGoodFeb36°C / 18°C1 mmFairMar39°C / 23°C3 mmPoorApr40°C / 26°C23 mmPoorMay39°C / 26°C68 mmPoorJun36°C / 25°C114 mmPoorJul33°C / 23°C192 mmPoorAug31°C / 23°C268 mmPoorSep32°C / 22°C166 mmPoorOct34°C / 22°C49 mmFairNov35°C / 18°C1 mmFairDec33°C / 15°C0 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit OuagadougouJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Niamey40°C · 22 mm
- Kumasi30°C · 178 mm
- Bamako39°C · 71 mm
- Sokoto39°C · 47 mm
- Yamoussoukro31°C · 153 mm
- Lome29°C · 172 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.