Donga, Benin
Atakon
Atakon is a locality in Donga, Benin, 415 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time19:05
9.72° N, 1.45° EElevation 415 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 21°
Rain this month97mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Atakon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:44 · 18:3311 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · 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
236 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Atakon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 17 km/h · humidity 94%
Today27 Oct31°23°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct32°22°
Sun1 Nov34°23°
Mon2 Nov32°24°
Tue3 Nov32°23°
Wed4 Nov31°23°
Thu5 Nov31°22°
When to go to Atakon
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 | 42 | 20 | 31 | 43 | 47 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 64 | 65 |
| High | 34° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 33° | 33° |
| Low | 19° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 6 | 28 | 84 | 131 | 168 | 244 | 285 | 236 | 97 | 9 | 2 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
What's on in Atakon
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 Atakon
Earthquakes around Atakon
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Atakon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atakon.
What is the hottest month in Atakon?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Atakon?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atakon?
September is the wettest month with about 236 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.