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Sékou
Atlantique, Benin

Sékou

Sékou is a town in Atlantique, Benin. It has a population of about 26,494 (2013). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population26,494
Local time07:19
6.64° N, 2.22° EElevation 86 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Sékouweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month169mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Sékou at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in February

Coolest month22°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthOctober

169 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

11 mm of rain

Weather in Sékou

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Partly cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct31°25°3.1 mm
Sun25 Oct32°25°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°10.8 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°1 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°10.3 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°3 mm
Sun1 Nov31°24°1.5 mm

When to go to Sékou

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score665632313443474946454561
High32°33°32°31°30°28°28°28°28°29°30°31°
Low24°25°25°25°24°23°23°22°23°23°24°24°
Rain (mm)113282119175239120651531694614
Wet days251926272826212729156

What's on in Sékou

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

Nature around Sékou

Nature in Benin

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Sékou

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sékou

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Sékou from above

Getting to Sékou

Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOO
36 km
Lomé–Tokoin International AirportLFW
119 km
Murtala Muhammed International AirportLOS
122 km
AlladaRailway station
8.7 km
Tori-BossitoRailway station
15 km
HouègboRailway station
19 km
Embarcadère pour GanviéFerry port
27 km
TchiakpèkôdjiFerry port
28 km

Places near Sékou

Places with a climate like Sékou

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sékou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sékou.
What is the hottest month in Sékou?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sékou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sékou?
October is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.