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Ouessé, Benin

Collines · Benin

Ouessé is a small city in Collines, Benin with a population of 15,658. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,658 Population 13/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Porto-Novo Timezone

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About Ouessé

Ouèssè is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Collines Department of central Benin.The commune covers an area of 3200 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 141,760 people.

People

Population15,658
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population15,658
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates8.4864°, 2.4287°
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo
Country🇧🇯 Benin
State / ProvinceCollines
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ouessé

Ouessé is a small city in Benin (Collines) with a population of 15,658. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo.

Climate in Ouessé

Ouessé has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.8°C), the coldest is Dec (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1573 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 14.2° / 34.3° 15.2
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 15.8° / 36.4° 10.2
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 21.6° / 37.3° 60.3
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 21.8° / 35.6° 100.1
May 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 33.5° 145.4
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.8° 221.8
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.5° 238.4
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.5° 253.0
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.5° 278.8
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 20.7° / 31.8° 222.5
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 17.7° / 32.7° 23.6
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 33.4° 3.9
Ouessé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Benin avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area1,235.5 sq mi (3,200.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates8.4864°N, 2.4287°W
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Benin avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
February 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
March 86°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest

Ouessé has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in August to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ouessé

Institution Type Founded Website
CEG de Kokoro College - ,

Schools in Ouessé

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique de N'Gbèhouédo-Routo - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Ouessé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Train Stations in Ouessé

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kilibo
Kokoro

Airports Near Ouessé

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savé AirportSVFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouessé

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
MEA Gbanlin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation
230 m (755 ft)
Area
3,200.0 km² (1,235.2 mi²)

🇧🇯 About Benin

Capital Porto-Novo
Population 11,485,048
Area 112,620 km²
GDP (USD) $19,673,291,004
GDP per capita $1,394
HDI 0.515
Life expectancy 60.8 years
Internet users 32.2%
Urban population 51.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +229
TLD .bj
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Benin

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 10 Traditional Day Traditional Day
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Whit Monday Whit Monday
Aug 1 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assumption Day
Oct 26 Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Nov 30 National Day National Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ouessé

What is the population of Ouessé?

Ouessé has a population of 15,658 residents and is located in Benin. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,235.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ouessé?

Ouessé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

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