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Weather & Climate in Parakou, Benin
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parakou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 170.3 sq mi (441.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3372°N, 2.6303°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Parakou has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.1").