Collines, Benin
Bako
Bako is a locality in Collines, Benin. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time00:17
8.24° N, 2.69° EElevation 236 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 22°
Rain this month119mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bako at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:37 · 18:3111 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:27Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in February
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
184 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
5 mm of rain
Weather in Bako
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 96%
Today23 Oct32°24°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct32°24°
Mon26 Oct32°24°
Tue27 Oct29°24°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct30°23°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct31°22°2.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Bako
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 | 58 | 54 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 51 | 60 |
| High | 35° | 36° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 33° | 34° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 8 | 12 | 49 | 99 | 134 | 164 | 176 | 160 | 184 | 119 | 11 | 5 |
| Wet days | 1 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 7 | 1 |
What's on in Bako
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 Bako
Earthquakes around Bako
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bako?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bako.
What is the hottest month in Bako?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Bako?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bako?
September is the wettest month with about 184 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.