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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 56/100

Godomey in August

Fair · 56/100Beach 71/100
High / low26° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation49 mm17 wet days
Sea25°surface temperature
6.39° N, 2.35° EElevation 8 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goGodomey · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low26° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Godomey averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 49 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 47%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 25°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 56/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Godomey. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:46 and sets at 19:06 local time, giving 12 h 20 min of daylight. Days shorten by 9 minutes over the month.

Why 56/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%91%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%72%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in August

Around Godomey this month

Ganvie
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Ganvie

Atlantique · 9.8 km NE
27°Aug high
17wet days
53score
Ganvie
Cotonou
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Cotonou

Littoral · 8.4 km E
26°Aug high
17wet days
57score
Cotonou
Abomey-Calavi
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Abomey-Calavi

Atlantique · 6.7 km N
26°Aug high
17wet days
54score
Abomey-Calavi
Akassato
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Akassato

Atlantique · 13 km N
27°Aug high
21wet days
52score
Akassato
ivTop of the table

Benin's best in August

Where to go in August
Cotonou
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Cotonou

Littoral
26°Aug high
17wet days
57score
Cotonou
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Ekpè

Ouémé
26°Aug high
18wet days
56score
Ekpè
Porto-Novo
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Porto-Novo

Ouémé
27°Aug high
18wet days
53score
Porto-Novo
Ganvie
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Ganvie

Atlantique
27°Aug high
17wet days
53score
Ganvie
·Questions

Godomey in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Godomey?

August scores 56/100 for Godomey, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Godomey in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Godomey in August?

Godomey receives about 49 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 17 days.

Can you swim in Godomey in August?

The sea averages 25°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.