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Post Report of the Day

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

What is the overall climate: is it extremely hot or cold, wet or dry, at any time of year, for example?

Wet season from June - September. Cool dry season from October - February. Hot (hot!) dry season from March - May. Lows rarely below 70F. Highs reach 110F in the hot season.

What do you wish you had known about this particular city/country before moving there?

There aren't really any outdoor activities here because of how harsh the weather is, so it can be tough to get exercise if you're a runner, hiker, walker, biker, into water sports, etc.