Borgou, Benin
Tanka
Tanka is a locality in Borgou, Benin, 311 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now33°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time14:56
9.71° N, 2.41° EElevation 311 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month83mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tanka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:40 · 18:3111 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:28Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month38°C
Average high in March
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
206 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Tanka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 44%
Today23 Oct33°23°
Sat24 Oct34°22°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct32°23°
Wed28 Oct32°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
When to go to Tanka
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 | 59 | 57 | 41 | 20 | 23 | 36 | 40 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 55 | 60 |
| High | 35° | 37° | 38° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 35° | 35° |
| Low | 19° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 4 | 20 | 59 | 127 | 157 | 193 | 233 | 206 | 83 | 5 | 2 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
What's on in Tanka
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 Tanka
Earthquakes around Tanka
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tanka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tanka.
What is the hottest month in Tanka?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Tanka?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tanka?
September is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.