February weather forecast
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

The weather turns warmer in February, building onto the heat experienced in January. This month also continues the trend of low humidity and minimal rainfall. Interestingly, the UV index reaches a peak at 12, alerting residents and tourists to guard against excessive sun exposure. Similar to January, February is dry, though it starts drawing toward the incoming wet season. The daylight extends marginally, preparing for the upcoming spring.

Temperature

A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during February, adjusting from a hot 32.2°C (90°F) in January to a torrid 36.3°C (97.3°F). The nighttime average for Ouagadougou in February plummets considerably from its daytime counterpart, resting at a refreshing 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 28.5%, February is the least humid month.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are February through December. February is the first month it rains in Ouagadougou. Throughout February, in the average 0.1 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 35.2 rainfall days, and 788mm (31.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ouagadougou, the average length of the day in February is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.

Sunshine

January through March, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, a daily maximum UV index of 12 leads to the following instructions:
Enforce every vital precaution. Those with light skin could endure burns in a matter of minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. A sunscreen with at least SPF 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout.