Ouidah Climate by Month
Ouidah maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Ouidah remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like August. At night, temperatures typically average around 24°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Ouidah is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1289 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 241 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 28 mm over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ouidah. While November receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.2 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ouidah.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Ouidah in Benin
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June and October.
March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 241 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 245 hours of sunshine.
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