Climate normals · 1970–2000
Parakou Climate
Parakou is a city in Benin (10) with a population of about 255,478. Its average annual temperature is 26.6°C (80°F), with roughly 1090 mm of rain per year.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1090
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Parakou Climate
Parakou has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F) and receives about 1090 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1090
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 2 mm |
| February | 29° / 83° | 7 mm |
| March | 29° / 85° | 36 mm |
| April | 29° / 84° | 71 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 135 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 151 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 194 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 204 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 196 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 87 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 5 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 2 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Parakou
The most comfortable months to visit Parakou are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 36°C high). The coldest is August (near 21°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Parakou are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Parakou, Benin has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C and about 1090 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Parakou average about 36°C (97°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.