Climate - Parakou (Benin)

The climate of Parakou 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 north-central Benin, at 380 meters (1,245 feet) above sea level.

Parakou - Climate data

In Parakou, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 30.6 °C (87.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Parakou, precipitation amounts to 1150 millimeters (45.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (January) to 210 mm (8.3 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Parakou - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Parakou is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °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 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In February, the weather in Parakou is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 36.7 °C (98.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Parakou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 37.1 °C (98.8 °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 (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In April, the weather in Parakou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 35.7 °C (96.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In May, the weather in Parakou is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the weather in Parakou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °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 (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In July, the weather in Parakou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In August, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Parakou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In September, the weather in Parakou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.4 °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 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Parakou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °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 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Parakou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °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 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Parakou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).