Borgou, Benin
Guinkou
Guinkou is a locality in Borgou, Benin, 362 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time22:00
10.16° N, 2.35° EElevation 362 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 22°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Guinkou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:41 · 18:3011 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:43Next 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 monthAugust
260 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Weather in Guinkou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 51%
Today25 Oct34°27°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct32°24°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct34°22°
Fri30 Oct34°21°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
Sun1 Nov34°22°
Mon2 Nov34°23°
Tue3 Nov34°23°
When to go to Guinkou
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 | 57 | 47 | 27 | 22 | 35 | 40 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 60 | 64 |
| High | 33° | 36° | 37° | 37° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 34° |
| Low | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 14 | 52 | 137 | 176 | 215 | 260 | 222 | 81 | 3 | 1 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Guinkou
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 Guinkou
Earthquakes around Guinkou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guinkou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Guinkou.
What is the hottest month in Guinkou?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Guinkou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Guinkou?
August is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.