Ouagadougou Cathedral
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Dedicated to Mary and built in the Romanesque Revival architecture style, the structure dates back to its inception in 1936. It stands as one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The months from December to February offer cooler daily temperatures, with highs between 32 °C and 35 °C and lows from 17 °C to 19 °C, alongside no rainfall. In contrast, July and August experience heavy rain, with 179 mm to 213 mm falling across 25 to 29 rainy days, and daily highs dropping to 30 °C to 32 °C. March through May brings the hottest conditions, featuring daily highs of 38 °C to 39 °C.
The cathedral is located 1 km from the capital Ouagadougou. The nearest airport is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport, situated 2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is August, with about 213 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 33 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 55 | 98 | 179 | 213 | 133 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
