When is the best time to go to Ouidah

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ouidah, Benin. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ouidah weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ouidah are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ouidah January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 10mm 7.1hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Ouidah during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouidah, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Ouidah and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ouidah with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ouidah February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 35mm 7.7hrs 12.6hrs

February in Ouidah is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ouidah.

February is in the winter in Ouidah and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ouidah with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in February »

March

Ouidah March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 79mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Ouidah is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ouidah.

March is in the spring in Ouidah and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ouidah with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in March »

April

Ouidah April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 122mm 7.4hrs 13hrs

Ouidah's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ouidah for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Ouidah and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ouidah with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in April »

May

Ouidah May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 176mm 7.1hrs 13.1hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Ouidah and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ouidah for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Ouidah and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ouidah with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in May »

June

Ouidah June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 280mm 5.1hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Ouidah during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ouidah.

June is in the summer in Ouidah and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ouidah with around 280mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in June »

July

Ouidah July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 111mm 4.4hrs 12.6hrs

July in Ouidah is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ouidah.

July is in the summer in Ouidah and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ouidah with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in July »

August

Ouidah August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 48mm 4.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Ouidah is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouidah, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Ouidah and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ouidah with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in August »

September

Ouidah September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 102mm 5.4hrs 13hrs

Ouidah's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ouidah.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ouidah and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ouidah with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in September »

October

Ouidah October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 126mm 6.9hrs 13.1hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Ouidah and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ouidah for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ouidah and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ouidah with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in October »

November

Ouidah November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 44mm 8.3hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Ouidah during November can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ouidah.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ouidah and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ouidah with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in November »

December

Ouidah December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 15mm 7.4hrs 12.6hrs

December in Ouidah is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ouidah, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Ouidah and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ouidah with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Ouidah weather in December »

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Ouidah weather stats

Ouidah weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: January 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: November 8.3hrs
Coldest month: August 28.1°C 82.6°F
Wettest month: June 280mm 11ins
Warmest sea: May 29.1°C 84.4°F
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