Borgou, Benin
Gourou
Gourou is a locality in Borgou, Benin, 396 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time17:21
9.95° N, 3.22° EElevation 396 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gourou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:36 · 18:2811 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:25Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJuly
194 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Weather in Gourou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 29%
Today22 Oct34°23°
Fri23 Oct34°21°
Sat24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct33°22°
Tue27 Oct32°22°1 mm
Wed28 Oct32°22°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°22°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
When to go to Gourou
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 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 28 | 23 | 37 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 37 | 59 | 66 |
| High | 33° | 35° | 37° | 36° | 34° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 33° |
| Low | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 19 | 53 | 124 | 167 | 194 | 240 | 231 | 77 | 3 | 1 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
What's on in Gourou
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 Gourou
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gourou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gourou.
What is the hottest month in Gourou?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Gourou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gourou?
July is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.