Weather & Climate in Dassa-Zoumè, Benin
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dassa-Zoumè has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 660.6 sq mi (1,711.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7500°N, 2.1833°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 11, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in |
Dassa-Zoumè has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in August to 85°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.2").