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The climate of Natitingou is
tropical, with a very hot, dry period from November to March and a rainy period from April to October. In the dry period, the
Harmattan, the dust-laden wind from the Sahara desert, can blow.
The city is located in the north-west of Benin, at an altitude of 450 meters (1,475 feet).
Natitingou - Climate data
In Natitingou, the
average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.6 °C (78.0 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Natitingou - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 18 | 35 | 26.7 | 65 | 95 | 80 |
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| February | 21 | 37 | 29 | 70 | 99 | 84.3 |
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| March | 24 | 38 | 30.9 | 75 | 100 | 87.6 |
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| April | 25 | 36 | 30.5 | 76 | 98 | 86.9 |
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| May | 24 | 34 | 28.9 | 74 | 94 | 84 |
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| June | 23 | 32 | 27.4 | 73 | 90 | 81.3 |
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| July | 22 | 30 | 25.9 | 71 | 86 | 78.6 |
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| August | 22 | 29 | 25.5 | 71 | 85 | 78 |
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| September | 21 | 31 | 26 | 70 | 87 | 78.8 |
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| October | 21 | 33 | 27 | 70 | 91 | 80.6 |
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| November | 19 | 35 | 27.1 | 66 | 96 | 80.7 |
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| December | 18 | 35 | 26.4 | 64 | 95 | 79.6 |
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| Year | 21.3 | 33.9 | 27.55 | 70.4 | 93 | 81.5 |
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In Natitingou,
precipitation amounts to 1230 millimeters (48.4 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (January) to 265 mm (10.4 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Natitingou - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| March | 25 | 1 | 3 |
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| April | 90 | 3.5 | 6 |
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| May | 110 | 4.3 | 9 |
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| June | 140 | 5.5 | 11 |
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| July | 225 | 8.9 | 14 |
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| August | 265 | 10.4 | 18 |
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| September | 255 | 10 | 18 |
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| October | 105 | 4.1 | 9 |
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| November | 9 | 0.4 | 1 |
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| December | 4 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| Year | 1230 | 48.4 | 89 |
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In Natitingou, there are on average around 2680
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Natitingou - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 9 | 275 | February | 9 | 250 | March | 8 | 250 | April | 8 | 240 | May | 8 | 245 | June | 7 | 205 | July | 5.5 | 165 | August | 4.5 | 140 | September | 5.5 | 160 | October | 7.5 | 225 | November | 9 | 265 | December | 8.5 | 260 | Year | 7.3 | 2680 |
Natitingou - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Natitingou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
February, the weather in Natitingou 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 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.1 °C (98.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °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 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
In
March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Natitingou is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.9 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
In
April, the weather in Natitingou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °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 39.5 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
May, the weather in Natitingou is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °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 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
June, the weather in Natitingou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
July, the weather in Natitingou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (85.9 °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 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
August, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Natitingou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °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 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 265 mm (10.4 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
In
September, the weather in Natitingou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
In
October, the weather in Natitingou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
November, the weather in Natitingou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
December, the weather in Natitingou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).