Ouagadougou in February
Great time to visit
Still excellent weather with slightly warmer days. February offers the last hurrah of truly comfortable conditions before the heat cranks up.
Weather
February continues the dry season with slightly warmer days but still cool nights. The harmattan winds persist, bringing dusty conditions but keeping humidity at zero. Clear skies dominate with absolutely no rain.
36°C high19°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$65/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Traditional mask festivals in rural areas
- •Artisan craft fairs
February Tips
- •Moisturize religiously - the dry air is brutal on skin
- •Visit the Grand Marché early morning before dust picks up
- •Perfect month for day trips to Banfora waterfalls
All Months
November through March offers the sweet spot – dry season without the brutal heat. Temperatures hover around 25-30°C, perfect for exploring markets and outdoor concerts. This is also when FESPACO happens in odd-numbered years, transforming the entire city into Africa's film capital.
April gets hot. Really hot. We're talking 40°C+ with dust storms that'll coat everything you own in red grit. But here's the upside: accommodation prices drop, and you'll have cultural sites mostly to yourself.
The rainy season runs June through September, and while it cools things down, it also turns many roads into muddy obstacles. Some rural day trips become impossible. However, this is when the city looks greenest, and local festivals celebrate the harvest season.
Avoid December if you're not into crowds – that's when the diaspora returns home for holidays, and everything from flights to hotel rooms gets more expensive.
Ouagadougou Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
3/10
Families
4/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
2/10
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