🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Ouagadougou 🇧🇫

Cape Town, South Africa vs Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Ouagadougou is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 43 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇧🇫 Ouagadougou
Avg annual high
22°C
35°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
April · 39°C
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (18°C low)
Rainy days / year
89
132
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJanuary, November, December

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇧🇫 Ouagadougou

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (39°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Ouagadougou warmer?

Ouagadougou is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Ouagadougou?

Ouagadougou is rainier — Cape Town sees about 43 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Ouagadougou?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Ouagadougou is best around January, November, December.

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