Climate - Kandi (Benin)
Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
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Kandi's climate is tropical, hot all year round, with a dry season from October to April and a rainy season from May to September.
The city is located in the north of Benin, at an altitude of 300 meters (985 feet).
During the day, it can get very hot all year round, but especially from March to May, before the rainy season. In the dry period, the Harmattan, the dust-laden wind from the Sahara desert, can blow.
Kandi - Climate data
In Kandi, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 33.1 °C (91.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Kandi - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 17.7 | 33.8 | 25.8 | 64 | 93 | 78.4 |
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| February | 21.2 | 36.7 | 29 | 70 | 98 | 84.1 |
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| March | 25.3 | 39.4 | 32.3 | 77 | 103 | 90.2 |
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| April | 26.9 | 39.3 | 33.1 | 80 | 103 | 91.5 |
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| May | 25.7 | 36.5 | 31.1 | 78 | 98 | 88 |
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| June | 24.1 | 33.6 | 28.8 | 75 | 92 | 83.9 |
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| July | 23 | 31.2 | 27.1 | 73 | 88 | 80.8 |
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| August | 22.6 | 30.2 | 26.4 | 73 | 86 | 79.6 |
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| September | 22.5 | 31.2 | 26.8 | 72 | 88 | 80.3 |
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| October | 22.8 | 34 | 28.4 | 73 | 93 | 83.2 |
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| November | 19.6 | 36 | 27.8 | 67 | 97 | 82 |
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| December | 17.5 | 34.3 | 25.9 | 63 | 94 | 78.6 |
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| Year | 22.4 | 34.7 | 28.45 | 72.3 | 94.4 | 83.5 |
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In Kandi, precipitation amounts to 1005 millimeters (39.6 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (January) to 265 mm (10.4 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.Kandi - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| March | 10 | 0.4 | 1 |
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| April | 40 | 1.6 | 3 |
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| May | 105 | 4.1 | 8 |
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| June | 145 | 5.7 | 10 |
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| July | 200 | 7.9 | 14 |
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| August | 265 | 10.4 | 17 |
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| September | 195 | 7.7 | 14 |
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| October | 40 | 1.6 | 4 |
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| November | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| December | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 1005 | 39.6 | 71 |
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In Kandi, there are on average around 3180 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Kandi - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 9.5 | 295 | February | 9.5 | 275 | March | 9 | 275 | April | 9 | 265 | May | 9 | 285 | June | 8.5 | 260 | July | 7.5 | 230 | August | 6.5 | 200 | September | 7.5 | 220 | October | 9 | 280 | November | 10 | 295 | December | 9.5 | 295 | Year | 8.7 | 3180 |
Kandi - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Kandi is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
In February, the weather in Kandi is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F) and a maximum of 36.7 °C (98.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In March, the weather in Kandi is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.3 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (103 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Kandi is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.1 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) and a maximum of 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In May, the weather in Kandi is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.1 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.5 °C (97.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
In June, the weather in Kandi is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In July, the weather in Kandi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
In August, the weather in Kandi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 265 mm (10.4 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 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 5 kph (3 mph).
In September, the weather in Kandi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
In October, the weather in Kandi is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In November, the weather in Kandi is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
In December, the weather in Kandi is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.3 °C (93.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
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