Ouaké
Ouake · Benin
Ouaké lies in Donga, Benin. By our climate data, the best time to visit is October–January. The warmest month is March, with average highs of 36°C (98°F).
The best months to visit are October–January.
March is the hottest month, with highs around 36°C (98°F).
December is the coldest month, with lows around 19°C (66°F).
The wettest month is August, with rain on about 20 days.
November is the sunniest month, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 78% of places in Benin.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 79%
- Wind
- 13 km/h S
- Gusts
- 20 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 2%
- Pressure
- 1014 hPa
- UV index
- 7 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:43 / 18:32
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Ouaké
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 34° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 33° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 34° |
| Average low | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 1 | 5 | 37 | 78 | 127 | 154 | 235 | 268 | 234 | 87 | 8 | 4 |
| Rain days | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.1 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 8.6 | 8 |
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.3 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 36 | 39 | 52 | 65 | 73 | 78 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 75 | 58 | 44 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Go score | 56 | 45 | 38 | 39 | 46 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 50 | 55 | 57 | 55 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Ouaké, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: May–September Dry season: October–April (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Rainy season in Benin: May–October · Wettest month: June Month by month
Ouaké: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Ouaké: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
West African CFA Franc
XOF · Fr
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +229
- Meal, casual restaurantF CFA 4,800≈ $8.30
- CappuccinoF CFA 1,300≈ $2.20
- Beer (0.5 l)F CFA 1,850≈ $3.10
- Bottled water (1.5 l)F CFA 600≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmF CFA 3,300≈ $5.70
- Public transport ticketF CFA 635≈ $1.10
- Mid-range hotel, per nightF CFA 44,850≈ $77.00
Estimated from Benin’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 34% of US levels.
- Oct 26Armed Forces Day
- Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Nov 30National Day
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 10Traditional Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Ouaké
Nearest airports
- TMLYakubu Tali International AirportTamale247 km
- DGAHHo AirportHo355 km
- ILRGeneral Tunde Idiagbon International AirportIlorin/Ogbomosho367 km
- IBAIbadan AirportIbadan383 km
- COOCotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCotonou384 km
- LFWLomé–Tokoin International AirportLomé389 km
Distances
- Porto-Novo377 km 6 h 32 · 1 h 08
- Cotonou384 km 6 h 39 · 1 h 09
- Abomey-Calavi373 km 6 h 28 · 1 h 08
- Parakou141 km 2 h 27
- Godomè379 km 6 h 34 · 1 h 08
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Hotels in Ouaké
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ouaké?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ouaké is October–January.
What is the weather like in Ouaké in October?
In October, Ouaké averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 20°C (69°F), with 87 mm of rain on about 10 days.
What is the rainiest month in Ouaké?
August, with rain on about 20 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ouaké?
Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), about 247 km away.
What power plugs are used in Benin?
Plug types C, E, at 220 V.
What currency is used in Benin?
West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Is Benin safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country · Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is Ouaké most crowded?
The busiest months are January and November.
When is Ouaké least crowded?
The quietest months are March–April.
What time zone is Ouaké in?
Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+1).
What is the population of Ouaké?
About 17,259.