Best time to visit Ouidah
Go inJuly–August
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January combines dry weather with the festival.
See Ouidah on the globeOuidah month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Vodun Festival |
| February | Good | 32°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Mixed | 32°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Mixed | 30°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Great | 28°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Great | 28°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 29°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Great | 30°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Ouidah
- January🕯️ Vodun FestivalVoodoo celebrations on 10 January.
Good to know
- Flights to Ouidah are usually cheapest in February–November. The catch: March–June and September–October are rainy.
- The heaviest rain falls in April–May.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Ouidah?
The best time to visit Ouidah is July–August. January combines dry weather with the festival.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Ouidah?
Flights are usually cheapest in February–November, when demand is lowest.
When is Ouidah busiest?
Ouidah rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Ouidah?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and July the coolest at 27°C. The wettest period is March–June and September–October.
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