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Sam
Alibori, Benin

Sam

Sam is a town in Alibori, Benin, 286 m above sea level. It has a population of about 22,762 (2013). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population22,762
Local time01:07
11.03° N, 2.73° EElevation 286 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Samweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low33° / 23°
Rain this month46mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sam at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in April

Coolest month22°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

253 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Sam

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct34°22°
Sat24 Oct34°22°
Sun25 Oct34°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct33°23°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct35°23°

When to go to Sam

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score615855463329384141425861
High34°37°39°39°37°34°31°29°30°33°35°34°
Low19°21°24°26°25°24°23°22°22°23°21°20°
Rain (mm)016381181512052531794600
Wet days00149182429251000

What's on in Sam

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Sam

Nature in Benin

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Benin seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Towns and villages around Sam

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Sam from above

Places near Sam

Places with a climate like Sam

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sam.
What is the hottest month in Sam?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Sam?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sam?
August is the wettest month with about 253 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.