Climate Insights for Ouargaye

Province du Koulpélogo, Centre-Est, Burkina Faso

Hottest
March
39°C peak
Coldest
January
21°C low
Wettest
August
249mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ouargaye is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 665mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 249mm 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

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 21° Feb Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 23° Mar Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 27° Apr Max: 39° Average: 34° Min: 29° May Max: 37° Average: 32° Min: 28° Jun Max: 34° Average: 30° Min: 26° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 24° Nov Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 22° Dec Max: 35° Average: 27° 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 27°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: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 12mm May Precipitation: 30mm Jun Precipitation: 59mm Jul Precipitation: 140mm Aug Precipitation: 249mm Sep Precipitation: 135mm Oct Precipitation: 35mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Ouargaye is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 665mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 249mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 249mm 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 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Ouargaye is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ouargaye, which began on March 20, 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. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 27 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 448mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 170mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 moderate at around 16km/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
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
37 °C
16 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
27 °C
39 °C
15 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Apr
29 °C
39 °C
17 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
May
28 °C
37 °C
18 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
34 °C
17 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
36 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
35 °C
16 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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