Zou, Benin
Sotone
Sotone is a locality in Zou, Benin. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now32°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time17:06
7.42° N, 1.77° EElevation 180 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 23°
Rain this month115mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sotone at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:40 · 18:3511 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:14Next 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 month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
164 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
9 mm of rain
Weather in Sotone
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 3 km/h · humidity 63%
Today23 Oct32°24°1.5 mm
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct33°25°
Mon26 Oct31°24°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct31°23°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°23°
Fri30 Oct31°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°
When to go to Sotone
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 | 57 | 50 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 52 | 60 |
| High | 34° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 34° |
| Low | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 9 | 22 | 69 | 130 | 134 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 164 | 115 | 20 | 11 |
| Wet days | 2 | 3 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 2 |
What's on in Sotone
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 Sotone
Earthquakes around Sotone
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sotone?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sotone.
What is the hottest month in Sotone?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sotone?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sotone?
September is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.