Donga, Benin
Elaou
Elaou is a locality in Donga, Benin, 408 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time22:44
9.56° N, 1.44° EElevation 408 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month100mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Elaou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:44 · 18:3411 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:43Next 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 March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
243 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Elaou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 73%
Today26 Oct33°26°
Tue27 Oct30°23°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct31°22°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct32°22°
Sat31 Oct32°23°
Sun1 Nov32°22°
Mon2 Nov32°22°
Tue3 Nov32°22°
Wed4 Nov31°22°
When to go to Elaou
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 | 63 | 57 | 41 | 20 | 31 | 42 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 41 | 63 | 65 |
| High | 34° | 35° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 33° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 7 | 31 | 85 | 133 | 172 | 252 | 289 | 243 | 100 | 10 | 2 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
What's on in Elaou
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 Elaou
Earthquakes around Elaou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Elaou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Elaou.
What is the hottest month in Elaou?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Elaou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Elaou?
September is the wettest month with about 243 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.