When is the best time to go to Parakou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Parakou, Benin. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Parakou
Parakou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Parakou are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 3mm | 8.8hrs | 12.4hrs |
The weather in January in Parakou is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Parakou, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Parakou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Parakou with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 7mm | 9hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Parakou is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Parakou, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Parakou and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Parakou with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 37mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Parakou is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Parakou, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Parakou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Parakou with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 73mm | 8.3hrs | 13hrs |
Parakou's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Parakou.
April is in the spring in Parakou and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Parakou with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 125mm | 8.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Parakou and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Parakou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Parakou and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Parakou with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 155mm | 6.9hrs | 12.4hrs |
The climate in Parakou during June can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Parakou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Parakou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Parakou with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 187mm | 5hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Parakou is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Parakou.
July is in the summer in Parakou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Parakou with around 187mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 205mm | 4.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Parakou is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Parakou.
August is in the summer in Parakou and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Parakou with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 204mm | 5.2hrs | 13hrs |
Parakou's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Parakou.
September is in the fall / autumn in Parakou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Parakou with around 204mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Parakou weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 88mm | 7.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Parakou and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Parakou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Parakou and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Parakou with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 5mm | 8.8hrs | 12.4hrs |
Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Parakou during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Parakou, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Parakou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Parakou with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 4mm | 8.5hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Parakou is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Parakou, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Parakou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Parakou with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Parakou weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 36.4°C 97.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | August | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 205mm 8.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
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