Borgou, Benin
Dankou
Dankou is a locality in Borgou, Benin, 342 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now35°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time16:41
10.35° N, 3.31° EElevation 342 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month76mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dankou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:36 · 18:2711 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:24Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month38°C
Average high in March
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
264 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Dankou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
35°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 27%
Today22 Oct35°23°
Fri23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct34°22°
Sun25 Oct34°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct33°23°3 mm
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct34°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct35°23°
When to go to Dankou
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 | 61 | 58 | 50 | 33 | 20 | 34 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 57 | 61 |
| High | 34° | 36° | 38° | 38° | 35° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 35° | 34° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 1 | 17 | 55 | 134 | 176 | 204 | 264 | 237 | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Dankou
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 Dankou
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dankou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dankou.
What is the hottest month in Dankou?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Dankou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dankou?
August is the wettest month with about 264 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.