--- title: "Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso" description: "Burkina Faso · airport OUA" canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/ouagadougou" last-updated: "2026-10-11" --- # 🇧🇫 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Burkina Faso · airport OUA ## On the ground - Safety: Avoid all travel - Currency: CFA Franc (XOF). 100 USD = 58555 XOF - Phone code: +226 - eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/4e4N7r](https://airalo.pxf.io/4e4N7r) - Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso) ## Brief - Try local dishes and drinks such as **tô** with sauce, **riz gras**, grilled **poulet bicyclette**, and **bissap**. - The **WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship** is being held in Ouagadougou, with Burkina Faso matches and other fixtures scheduled during October. Expect increased crowds and traffic around the August 4 Sports Stadium, including for the next group match on **13 October** ([mynewsgh.com](https://mynewsgh.com/ghanaian-teen-david-kwarteng-sets-record-at-wafu-zone-b-u-17-championship)). ## Safety and health - Burkina Faso faces a severe terrorism, kidnapping and crime risk. Avoid travel outside Ouagadougou, do not travel by road at night, keep a low profile, and avoid government, military and political gatherings. The capital also has a risk of armed robbery ([riotimesonline.com](https://www.riotimesonline.com/burkina-faso-explained-2026/)). - **Yellow fever vaccination is required for arriving travellers aged 9 months and older**, and is recommended by health authorities for travellers to Burkina Faso ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/burkina-faso)). - Malaria is a serious risk. Arrange suitable prophylaxis before travel and prevent mosquito bites with repellent, covered clothing and screened or air-conditioned accommodation ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso)). - Avoid untreated drinking water and freshwater swimming or wading. Use sealed bottled water, and avoid floodwater, mud and soil after heavy rain because of water- and soil-borne infections including schistosomiasis and melioidosis ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/burkina-faso) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso)). - Protect yourself from mosquitoes, sand flies and ticks, which can transmit dengue, Zika, leishmaniasis, African tick-bite fever and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever. Avoid rodents and contact with sick people because of Lassa fever risk ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/burkina-faso)). ## Recent News - **10 October 2026:** Police said they had arrested 14 alleged members of an armed robbery network linked to attacks in several towns, including Ouagadougou. Weapons and ammunition were reportedly seized, highlighting the need for heightened caution around cash handling, isolated areas and nighttime movement ([riotimesonline.com](https://www.riotimesonline.com/burkina-faso-police-arrest-14-robbery-suspects-2026)). _Updated 2026-10-11._ ## Weather and timing The best time to visit Ouagadougou is from November to March, when conditions are mainly dry and suit city sightseeing. April and October are hotter or more changeable, while May to September is the least favourable period because rain, thunderstorms and humidity can disrupt outdoor plans. | Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | January | Great | 26 | 0 | 9 | | February | Great | 29 | -1 | 10 | | March | Great | 31 | 1 | 10 | | April | OK | 34 | 2 | 12 | | May | Avoid | 34 | 9 | 12 | | June | Avoid | 32 | 21 | 12 | | July | Avoid | 29 | 44 | 11 | | August | Avoid | 28 | 75 | 11 | | September | Avoid | 29 | 39 | 11 | | October | OK | 30 | 15 | 10 | | November | Great | 30 | 0 | 8 | | December | Great | 27 | 0 | 7 | ### Month by month - **January (Great):** January is dry, around 17-33°C. Clear skies suit city sightseeing, although harmattan dust can reduce visibility. - **February (Great):** February is hot and dry, around 20-36°C. Mask-festival celebrations may take place in late February during even-numbered years. - **March (Great):** March is very hot and dry, around 24-38°C. Mask-festival celebrations may occur in early March during even-numbered years. - **April (OK):** April is extremely hot, around 27-40°C. Outdoor sightseeing suits the coolest parts of the day. - **May (Avoid):** May is very hot, around 27-38°C, with humid conditions arriving ahead of the rains. Lengthy daytime sightseeing can feel uncomfortable. - **June (Avoid):** June is hot and humid, around 25-35°C, with the rainy season beginning. Showers and thunderstorms can interrupt outdoor plans. - **July (Avoid):** July is wet, around 23-32°C, with heavy rain and thunderstorms. Downpours can disrupt sightseeing and travel around the city. - **August (Avoid):** August is the wettest month, around 23-32°C, with frequent heavy rain and thunderstorms. Downpours can disrupt sightseeing and road travel. - **September (Avoid):** September is humid and rainy, around 23-32°C, with showers and thunderstorms that can interrupt outdoor activities. - **October (OK):** October is hot, around 23-36°C, with rain and thunderstorms possible during the month. Post-rain landscapes are green and lush. - **November (Great):** November is hot and mainly dry, around 20-36°C. Harmattan dust may affect visibility, while dry conditions suit city sightseeing. - **December (Great):** December is dry, around 17-33°C. Harmattan winds may bring dusty skies, while clear periods support sightseeing. ### 7-day forecast _Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._ | Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 27 Oct 27 Oct | 37 | 25 | 5% | | 28 Oct 28 Oct | 37 | 26 | 10% | | 29 Oct 29 Oct | 36 | 24 | 3% | | 30 Oct 30 Oct | 37 | 24 | 1% | | 31 Oct 31 Oct | 37 | 23 | 5% | | 01 Nov 01 Nov | 38 | 23 | 0% | | 02 Nov 02 Nov | 39 | 25 | 0% | ## Visa Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. 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