Climate - Bohicon (Benin)

Bohicon's climate is tropical, with a dry, very hot season from December to February and a rainy season from mid-March to October.
The city is located in southern Benin, about 90 km (55 mi) north of the coast and of the city of Cotonou.
In the dry period, the Harmattan, the dust-laden wind from the Sahara desert, can blow.

Bohicon - Climate data

In Bohicon, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 30.5 °C (86.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Bohicon, precipitation amounts to 1110 millimeters (43.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (January) to 175 mm (6.9 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
In Bohicon, there are on average around 2180 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bohicon - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Bohicon is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In February, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Bohicon is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the weather in Bohicon is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the weather in Bohicon is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the weather in Bohicon is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In June, the weather in Bohicon is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In July, the weather in Bohicon is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In August, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Bohicon is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Bohicon is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Bohicon is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In November, the weather in Bohicon is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In December, the weather in Bohicon is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).