Climate Insights for Bohicon
Zou Department, Benin
Climate Overview
The climate in Bohicon is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,048 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 180 mm of rainfall. Bohicon sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bohicon is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 41.2 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Bohicon sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bohicon sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Bohicon sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 97°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 87°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Bohicon is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,048 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4 mm. That's 175 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bohicon is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.9 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Bohicon is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bohicon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bohicon based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bohicon based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.