When to go · Ouidah
Ouidah in November
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (dry, festival season)). Across Benin: Dry season returns; green and quiet.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Benin overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Benin overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (dry, festival season)). Across Benin: Dry season returns; green and quiet.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- OuidahHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 4 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
- Low
- Prices · Benin overall
- Medium
Benin overall: Dry season returns; green and quiet.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ouidah, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Nov: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 4
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 1
November: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (dry, festival season)). Across Benin: Dry season returns; green and quiet.
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