Climate Insights for Ouargaye

Province du Koulpélogo, Centre-Est, Burkina Faso

Hottest
March
39°C peak
Coldest
January
21°C low
Wettest
August
245mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ouargaye is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 674mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 245mm of rainfall. Ouargaye is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 21° Feb Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 24° Mar Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 27° Apr Max: 39° Average: 34° Min: 29° May Max: 37° Average: 32° Min: 27° Jun Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Oct Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 24° Nov Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 22° Dec Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 21°
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Average
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Ouargaye sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 39°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 12mm May Precipitation: 34mm Jun Precipitation: 63mm Jul Precipitation: 137mm Aug Precipitation: 245mm Sep Precipitation: 142mm Oct Precipitation: 35mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Ouargaye is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 674mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 245mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 245mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Ouargaye is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Ouargaye, which began on September 23, 2026. Ouargaye is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 27 to 39°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 444mm across the season with a monthly average of 148mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ouargaye based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
37 °C
12 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
39 °C
9 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Apr
29 °C
39 °C
10 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
37 °C
11 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
34 °C
7 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
36 °C
8 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
35 °C
11 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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