Donga, Benin
Yalou
Yalou is a locality in Donga, Benin, 431 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time06:35
9.50° N, 1.52° EElevation 431 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month97mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Yalou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:44 · 18:3211 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter68% · Moonrise 23:54Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthSeptember
246 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Yalou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 96%
Today31 Oct32°23°
Sun1 Nov33°22°
Mon2 Nov33°23°
Tue3 Nov34°23°
Wed4 Nov33°22°
Thu5 Nov32°22°
Fri6 Nov33°22°
Sat7 Nov33°22°
Sun8 Nov34°21°
When to go to Yalou
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 | 63 | 57 | 41 | 20 | 30 | 42 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 63 | 65 |
| High | 34° | 35° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 33° |
| Low | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 7 | 31 | 87 | 135 | 175 | 259 | 299 | 246 | 97 | 9 | 2 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
What's on in Yalou
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 Yalou
Earthquakes around Yalou
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Yalou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Yalou.
What is the hottest month in Yalou?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Yalou?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Yalou?
September is the wettest month with about 246 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.