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Weather & Climate in Dogbo, Benin
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dogbo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 139.6 sq mi (361.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7991°N, 1.7807°W |
| 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 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in |
Dogbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.2").