Borgou, Benin
Tarbakou
Tarbakou is a locality in Borgou, Benin, 325 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time17:06
9.01° N, 2.55° EElevation 325 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 22°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tarbakou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:38 · 18:3111 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · 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 month36°C
Average high in March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
211 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
3 mm of rain
Weather in Tarbakou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 43%
Today22 Oct34°24°
Fri23 Oct32°24°
Sat24 Oct33°23°
Sun25 Oct33°23°
Mon26 Oct32°23°
Tue27 Oct31°23°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct31°23°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°21°2 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°
Sat31 Oct32°23°
When to go to Tarbakou
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 | 58 | 41 | 26 | 27 | 38 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 58 | 62 |
| High | 35° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 33° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 33° | 34° |
| Low | 19° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 3 | 7 | 36 | 81 | 145 | 176 | 194 | 211 | 211 | 104 | 7 | 5 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
What's on in Tarbakou
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 Tarbakou
Earthquakes around Tarbakou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tarbakou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tarbakou.
What is the hottest month in Tarbakou?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Tarbakou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tarbakou?
September is the wettest month with about 211 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.