June weather forecast
Ouidah, Benin

June in Ouidah is the rainiest month of the year, with 125mm (4.92") of rainfall occurring over 24.5 days. The high temperatures start to plunge, reaching a yearly low, while the lower temperatures moderate. June also has the highest humidity level across the calendar. The city continues to have ample daylight, but the number of sunshine hours drops to their lowest figures yet. The wind picks up a little from May, bolstering the cooling effects of the rain.

Temperature

June commences in Ouidah with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), showing little deviation from May's 31.5°C (88.7°F). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 25°C (77°F) in June, a slight descent from daytime highs.

Heat index

June's mean heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In June, the average relative humidity in Ouidah is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 24.5 days and typically aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year in Ouidah, Benin, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of June, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:10 WAT.

Sunshine

In June, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ouidah are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In June, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.