Climate Insights for Kouandé

Atakora Department, Benin

Hottest
March
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
August
255 mm rain10 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kouandé is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,025 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 255 mm of rainfall. Kouandé is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, November. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Kouandé is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 40.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10 in of rainfall. Kouandé is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, November. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°FebMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 21°MarMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 24°AprMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°NovMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°DecMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 95°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 67°F
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Min

Kouandé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 36°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Kouandé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 97°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 50mmMayPrecipitation: 94mmJunPrecipitation: 125mmJulPrecipitation: 204mmAugPrecipitation: 255mmSepPrecipitation: 199mmOctPrecipitation: 76mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inJulPrecipitation: 8inAugPrecipitation: 10inSepPrecipitation: 7.8inOctPrecipitation: 3inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Kouandé is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,025 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 255 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 mm. That's 255 mm less than August, 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.Kouandé is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 10 in less than August, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Kouandé 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 January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kouandé 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 January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kouandé 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 Kouandé 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
34 °C94 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
36 °C97 °F
7 km/h5 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
35 °C95 °F
8 km/h5 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
255 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h3 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C69 °F
34 °C94 °F
7 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in