Donga, Benin
Farou
Farou is a locality in Donga, Benin, 424 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time01:35
9.50° N, 1.62° EElevation 424 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Farou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:43 · 18:3311 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:42Next 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
233 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Farou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 84%
Today27 Oct30°23°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct32°23°
Sun1 Nov32°23°
Mon2 Nov32°23°
Tue3 Nov33°23°
Wed4 Nov31°22°
When to go to Farou
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 | 62 | 57 | 37 | 20 | 30 | 41 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 39 | 62 | 63 |
| High | 34° | 36° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 34° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 7 | 28 | 84 | 129 | 167 | 244 | 285 | 233 | 88 | 8 | 2 |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Farou
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 Farou
Earthquakes around Farou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Farou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Farou.
What is the hottest month in Farou?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Farou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Farou?
September is the wettest month with about 233 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.