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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 41/100

Sam in August

Mixed · 41/100
High / low29° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation253 mm29 wet days
Cloud cover50%monthly average
11.03° N, 2.73° EElevation 286 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goSam · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low29° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Sam averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 253 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 50%.

Days are 1.4° cooler than in July on average, and September brings little change.

August scores 41/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Sam. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 19:09 local time, giving 12 h 29 min of daylight. Days shorten by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 41/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%59%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%67%

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

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Sam this month

Gogounou
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Gogounou

Alibori · 24 km SE
29°Aug high
29wet days
43score
Gogounou
Sonsoro
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Sonsoro

Alibori · 6.5 km NE
29°Aug high
29wet days
41score
Sonsoro
Donwari
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Donwari

Alibori · 16 km NE
29°Aug high
29wet days
42score
Donwari
Kandi
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Kandi

Alibori · 25 km NE
29°Aug high
29wet days
42score
Kandi
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Benin's best in August

Where to go in August
Cotonou
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Cotonou

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

Atlantique
26°Aug high
17wet days
56score
Godomey
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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
·Questions

Sam in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Sam?

August scores 41/100 for Sam, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 29 wet days.

How warm is Sam in August?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 22°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Sam in August?

Sam receives about 253 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 29 days.