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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 49/100

Ouidah in October

Mixed · 49/100Beach 73/100
High / low29° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation131 mm29 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
6.36° N, 2.09° EElevation 17 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goOuidah · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
October: high / low29° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Ouidah averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 131 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 37%.

Days are 1° warmer than in September on average, and November is warmer again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th 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 06:38 and sets at 18:38 local time, giving 11 h 59 min of daylight. Days shorten by 10 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%64%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%88%

Beach score this month: 73/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in October

Around Ouidah this month

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Pahou

Atlantique · 15 km E
28°Oct high
29wet days
51score
Pahou
Hévié
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Hévié

Atlantique · 19 km E
28°Oct high
29wet days
51score
Hévié
Porto-Novo
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Porto-Novo

Ouémé · 59 km E
28°Oct high
28wet days
49score
Porto-Novo
Aného
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Aného

Maritime · 57 km W
28°Oct high
29wet days
51score
Aného
ivTop of the table

Benin's best in October

Where to go in October
Cotonou
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Cotonou

Littoral
27°Oct high
29wet days
54score
Cotonou
Godomey
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2

Godomey

Atlantique
28°Oct high
29wet days
52score
Godomey
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3

Ekpè

Ouémé
28°Oct high
28wet days
52score
Ekpè
Ganvie
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Ganvie

Atlantique
28°Oct high
29wet days
50score
Ganvie
·Questions

Ouidah in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Ouidah?

October scores 49/100 for Ouidah, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 29 wet days.

How warm is Ouidah in October?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Ouidah in October?

Ouidah receives about 131 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 29 days.

Can you swim in Ouidah in October?

The sea averages 27°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.