Climate of Parakou, Borgou, Benin
Point-value climate at Parakou (Borgou, Benin). Population approximately 188,853.
Located in Borgou, Benin, Parakou has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 188,853. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August to 29.4°C / 84.9°F in March, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 204 mm / 8 in (August) — about 1096 mm / 43.1 in across the year. Parakou is the capital of Borgou. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Parakou's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.5°C83.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.4°C84.9°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.9°C84°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Parakou?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Parakou's warmest month is March at an average of 29.4°C / 84.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Parakou?
Parakou, in Borgou, Benin, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August to 29.4°C / 84.9°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1096 mm / 43.1 in, with the wettest month being August (204 mm / 8 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Parakou in March?
The average temperature in Parakou in March is 29.4°C / 84.9°F, with rainfall of about 37 mm / 1.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Parakou?
The driest month in Parakou is January, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Parakou?
The wettest month in Parakou is August, with approximately 204 mm / 8 in of average monthly rainfall.