Climate of Atakora, Benin
Area-weighted average across Atakora. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Atakora, a subdivision of Benin, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in August to 30.6°C / 87.1°F in April, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 247 mm / 9.7 in depending on the season (1049 mm / 41.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7°C80.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.7°C83.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.5°C86.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.6°C87.1°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| May | 29°C84.2°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.1°C80.8°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 247 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 209 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 27.1°C80.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.4°C79.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Atakora?
The best months to visit Atakora, Benin for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 30.6°C / 87.1°F, and the driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Atakora?
Atakora, Benin has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in August to 30.6°C / 87.1°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1049 mm / 41.3 in, with the wettest month being August (247 mm / 9.7 in) and the driest January (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Atakora?
The hottest month in Atakora is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.6°C / 87.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Atakora?
The coldest month in Atakora is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.1°C / 77.2°F.
When does it rain most in Atakora?
The wettest month in Atakora is August, averaging about 247 mm / 9.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in.