Zou, Benin
Sonou
Sonou is a locality in Zou, Benin. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time21:13
7.21° N, 2.00° EElevation 230 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 22°
Rain this month135mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sonou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:39 · 18:3511 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:30Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in February
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
178 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
10 mm of rain
Weather in Sonou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct32°25°
Fri23 Oct31°24°2 mm
Sat24 Oct31°24°2.7 mm
Sun25 Oct32°24°
Mon26 Oct30°24°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct28°23°4.2 mm
Wed28 Oct30°22°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct32°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°23°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°
When to go to Sonou
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 | 58 | 50 | 23 | 25 | 31 | 40 | 44 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 51 | 62 |
| High | 34° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 33° |
| Low | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 10 | 27 | 79 | 136 | 153 | 184 | 170 | 133 | 178 | 135 | 26 | 12 |
| Wet days | 2 | 4 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 2 |
What's on in Sonou
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 Sonou
Earthquakes around Sonou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sonou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sonou.
What is the hottest month in Sonou?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sonou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sonou?
September is the wettest month with about 178 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.