Climate in 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.
Precipitation amounts to 1150 millimeters (45.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 3.8 mm (0.1 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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January is generally a very hot month. 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 3.8 mm (0.1 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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February is generally a very hot month. 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 9.2 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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March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. 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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April is generally a very hot month. 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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May is generally a very hot, muggy month. 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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June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. 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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July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. 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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August, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. 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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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. 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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October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. 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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November is generally a very hot month. 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 6.3 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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December is generally a warm to hot month. 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 6.6 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).