Borgou, Benin
Kénékou
Kénékou is a locality in Borgou, Benin, 374 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time01:53
10.15° N, 2.56° EElevation 374 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 22°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kénékou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:40 · 18:2911 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:42Next 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
253 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Weather in Kénékou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 72%
Today26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct31°23°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct34°21°
Sat31 Oct32°22°
Sun1 Nov33°22°
Mon2 Nov33°24°
Tue3 Nov33°23°
When to go to Kénékou
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 | 58 | 47 | 29 | 21 | 34 | 39 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 59 | 63 |
| High | 34° | 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 | 140 | 183 | 218 | 253 | 222 | 85 | 3 | 1 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Kénékou
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 Kénékou
Earthquakes around Kénékou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kénékou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kénékou.
What is the hottest month in Kénékou?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Kénékou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kénékou?
August is the wettest month with about 253 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.