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When to go · Ouidah

Ouidah in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
15
Crowds
Medium
Benin overall
Prices
Medium
Benin overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Ouidah

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • OuidahHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 15 days
  • Coast and lagoons, Benin · Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo, Grand-Popo, Ganviéfine

    Two rainy seasons; July–August is often a drier, cooler break. Humid all year.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Benin overall
Medium
Prices · Benin overall
Medium

Benin overall: Short dry spell on the coast; Independence Day on 1 August.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ouidah, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 15

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

January: Inside Ouidah's best window: Dec–Feb (dry, festival season).

Ouidah: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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