Atlantique, Benin
Dessa
Dessa is a locality in Atlantique, Benin. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time14:37
6.72° N, 2.20° EElevation 105 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month172mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dessa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:38 · 18:3411 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:12Next 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 month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthOctober
172 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
11 mm of rain
Weather in Dessa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 77%
Today24 Oct32°25°2.5 mm
Sun25 Oct31°25°3.1 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°13.7 mm
Wed28 Oct30°23°2 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°2 mm
Sun1 Nov31°24°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov31°24°1 mm
When to go to Dessa
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 | 64 | 53 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 42 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 60 |
| High | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 11 | 31 | 85 | 118 | 168 | 219 | 121 | 72 | 155 | 172 | 45 | 13 |
| Wet days | 2 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 15 | 6 |
What's on in Dessa
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 Dessa
Earthquakes around Dessa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dessa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dessa.
What is the hottest month in Dessa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Dessa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dessa?
October is the wettest month with about 172 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.