AI-generatedOuidah at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 1,369 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Ouidah
Ouidah has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Ouidah is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ouidah
The best time to visit Ouidah is from December to February. From December to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 231 mm.
Ouidah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ouidah in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Ouidah in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 29–32 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 145 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3818:37
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:25–07:05 · evening 18:09–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:25 · evening 18:50–18:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ouidah compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Ouidah in October?
In October, Ouidah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 189 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouidah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:38 – 18:37
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ouidah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Ouidah: score 45 against 37. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. January has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 45better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 hbetter | 6.1 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 189 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ouidah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January33° · 6.1 h
In January, Ouidah is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 25 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouidah – and yet one of the best months here.
Ouidah in January40February34° · 6.7 h
In February, Ouidah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouidah – and yet one of the best months here.
Ouidah in February29March34° · 6.9 h
In March, Ouidah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 66 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in March26April33° · 7.2 h
In April, Ouidah is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 100 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in April29May32° · 6.6 h
In May, Ouidah is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 178 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in May35June30° · 4.8 h
In June, Ouidah is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 231 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in June41July29° · 4.6 h
In July, Ouidah is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 134 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in July43August29° · 4.9 h
In August, Ouidah is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 109 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in August40September30° · 5.3 h
In September, Ouidah is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 178 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in September37October31° · 6.6 h
In October, Ouidah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 189 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in October32November33° · 8.0 h
In November, Ouidah is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 86 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ouidah.
Ouidah in November43December33° · 7.1 h
In December, Ouidah is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 36 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ouidah – and yet one of the best months here.
Ouidah in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ouidah
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (24°), the warmest in March (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 362 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 45 | 33° | 24° | 6.1 h | 7 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 34° | 26° | 6.7 h | 9 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 34° | 26° | 6.9 h | 15 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 33° | 26° | 7.2 h | 18 | 100 |
| MayMay | 29 | 32° | 25° | 6.6 h | 25 | 178 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 30° | 24° | 4.8 h | 27 | 231 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 29° | 24° | 4.6 h | 22 | 134 |
| AugustAug | 43 | 29° | 24° | 4.9 h | 20 | 109 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 30° | 24° | 5.3 h | 25 | 178 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 31° | 24° | 6.6 h | 27 | 189 |
| NovemberNov | 32 | 33° | 25° | 8.0 h | 20 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 33° | 25° | 7.1 h | 10 | 36 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Ouidah
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Ouidah, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ouidah: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ouidah has about 27 rainy days with 189 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ouidah
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Ouidah
How breezy and how cloudy Ouidah is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ouidah typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Ouidah: mostly cloudy, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ouidah
How often the day gets hot in Ouidah (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ouidah has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Ouidah in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ouidah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 27).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,020 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Ouidah vs Cotonou
In October the holiday weather in Ouidah and Cotonou is about equally good (score 37 vs 41). During the day Cotonou is 1 °C cooler than Ouidah.
| in October | Ouidah | Cotonou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 26 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
Benin in October: the best places
In October, Ouidah ranks 2 of 3 destinations in this country.
- Cotonou30°41
- 2OuidahThis page31°37
- 3Porto-Novo31°37
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Frequently asked questions about Ouidah
When is the best time to visit Ouidah?
The best time to visit Ouidah is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ouidah?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Ouidah?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 231 mm. The driest month is January with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ouidah get?
Ouidah gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.0 hours a day; in July there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Ouidah in?
Ouidah is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ouidah?
A nonstop flight from London to Ouidah takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ouidah?
Ouidah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 30, summer holidays 42, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 44.