Climate Insights for Ouidah
Atlantique Department, Benin
Climate Overview
The climate in Ouidah is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,120 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 239 mm of rainfall. Ouidah sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ouidah is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 44.1 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 9.4 in of rainfall. Ouidah sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Ouidah has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Ouidah has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Ouidah is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,120 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 239 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15 mm. That's 224 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ouidah is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 8.8 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Ouidah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Ouidah is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ouidah based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ouidah based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.