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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 36/100

Ouidah in March

Mixed · 36/100Beach 66/100
High / low31° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation61 mm20 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
6.36° N, 2.09° EElevation 17 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goOuidah · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36March
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
March: high / low31° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Ouidah averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 61 mm of precipitation spread over about 20 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 36/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Ouidah. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:59 and sets at 19:04 local time, giving 12 h 05 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 10 minutes over the month.

Why 36/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%39%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%80%

Beach score this month: 66/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in March

Around Ouidah this month

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Pahou

Atlantique · 15 km E
30°Mar high
20wet days
40score
Pahou
Hévié
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Hévié

Atlantique · 19 km E
30°Mar high
20wet days
39score
Hévié
Porto-Novo
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Porto-Novo

Ouémé · 59 km E
30°Mar high
18wet days
39score
Porto-Novo
Aného
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Aného

Maritime · 57 km W
31°Mar high
20wet days
39score
Aného
ivTop of the table

Benin's best in March

Where to go in March
Malanville
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1

Malanville

Alibori
40°Mar high
1wet day
56score
Malanville
Guénè
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Guénè

Alibori
40°Mar high
1wet day
56score
Guénè
Kandi
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Kandi

Alibori
39°Mar high
1wet day
55score
Kandi
Matéri
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Matéri

Atakora
39°Mar high
2wet days
52score
Matéri
·Questions

Ouidah in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Ouidah?

March scores 36/100 for Ouidah, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 31°C with 20 wet days.

How warm is Ouidah in March?

Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 26°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Ouidah in March?

Ouidah receives about 61 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 20 days.

Can you swim in Ouidah in March?

The sea averages 29°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.