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Weather & Climate in Ouidah, Benin
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ouidah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 140.5 sq mi (364.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3631°N, 2.0851°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 11, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in |
Ouidah has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.3").