Donga, Benin
Alan
Alan is a locality in Donga, Benin, 423 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now31°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time14:13
9.60° N, 1.49° EElevation 423 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month99mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Alan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:44 · 18:3311 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 19:42Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
247 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Alan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 4 km/h · humidity 61%
Today27 Oct31°23°3.8 mm
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct31°22°
Sun1 Nov33°22°
Mon2 Nov32°23°
Tue3 Nov32°23°
Wed4 Nov31°22°
Thu5 Nov31°22°
When to go to Alan
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 63 | 57 | 41 | 20 | 31 | 42 | 46 | 47 | 44 | 41 | 63 | 65 |
| High | 34° | 35° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 33° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 7 | 30 | 89 | 137 | 177 | 262 | 302 | 247 | 99 | 9 | 2 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
What's on in Alan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Benin seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Alan
Earthquakes around Alan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Alan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Alan.
What is the hottest month in Alan?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Alan?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alan?
September is the wettest month with about 247 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.