Collines, Benin
Dato
Dato is a locality in Collines, Benin. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now33°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time16:37
7.97° N, 1.72° EElevation 208 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 22°
Rain this month102mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dato at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:41 · 18:3511 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:31Next 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 February
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
165 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
5 mm of rain
Weather in Dato
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 56%
Today22 Oct33°24°
Fri23 Oct32°24°
Sat24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct33°25°
Mon26 Oct32°25°
Tue27 Oct32°24°10 mm
Wed28 Oct30°23°
Thu29 Oct31°22°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°
When to go to Dato
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 | 56 | 51 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 44 | 41 | 40 | 54 | 60 |
| High | 35° | 36° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 34° |
| Low | 21° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 15 | 58 | 116 | 137 | 168 | 193 | 194 | 165 | 102 | 12 | 7 |
| Wet days | 1 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
What's on in Dato
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 Dato
Earthquakes around Dato
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dato?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dato.
What is the hottest month in Dato?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Dato?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dato?
September is the wettest month with about 165 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.