Borgou, Benin
Sokoum
Sokoum is a locality in Borgou, Benin, 397 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time01:20
9.81° N, 2.73° EElevation 397 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sokoum at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:40 · 18:2711 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous81% · Moonrise 22:46Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJuly
206 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Weather in Sokoum
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 78%
Today30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct33°23°
Sun1 Nov34°22°
Mon2 Nov34°23°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov33°23°
Wed4 Nov33°23°
Thu5 Nov32°23°
Fri6 Nov32°22°
Sat7 Nov33°23°
When to go to Sokoum
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 | 62 | 57 | 42 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 56 | 63 |
| High | 34° | 36° | 37° | 36° | 34° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 34° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 23 | 59 | 138 | 176 | 206 | 247 | 234 | 92 | 4 | 2 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
What's on in Sokoum
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 Sokoum
Earthquakes around Sokoum
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sokoum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sokoum.
What is the hottest month in Sokoum?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Sokoum?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sokoum?
July is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.