Atlantique, Benin
Couffonou
Couffonou is a locality in Atlantique, Benin. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time17:18
6.61° N, 2.01° EElevation 14 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month138mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Couffonou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:39 · 18:3511 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:30Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in February
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthOctober
138 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
8 mm of rain
Weather in Couffonou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 77%
Today22 Oct30°26°2 mm
Fri23 Oct30°26°3.1 mm
Sat24 Oct30°25°2.6 mm
Sun25 Oct31°26°2.5 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°9.7 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°5.8 mm
Thu29 Oct31°25°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct31°24°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°25°3.4 mm
When to go to Couffonou
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 | 65 | 54 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 59 |
| High | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° |
| Low | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 8 | 27 | 72 | 103 | 146 | 190 | 96 | 54 | 123 | 138 | 40 | 12 |
| Wet days | 2 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 15 | 6 |
What's on in Couffonou
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 Couffonou
Earthquakes around Couffonou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Couffonou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Couffonou.
What is the hottest month in Couffonou?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Couffonou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Couffonou?
October is the wettest month with about 138 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.