Climate Insights for Natitingou

, Atakora Department, Benin

Hottest
March
36°C peak
Coldest
December
20°C low
Wettest
August
283mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Natitingou is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1175mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 283mm of rainfall. Natitingou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Feb Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 22° Mar Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 25° Apr Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 25° May Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Jun Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 23° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Nov Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 20° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20°
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Natitingou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 36°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Apr Precipitation: 49mm May Precipitation: 86mm Jun Precipitation: 113mm Jul Precipitation: 210mm Aug Precipitation: 283mm Sep Precipitation: 258mm Oct Precipitation: 142mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Natitingou is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1175mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 283mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 283mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Natitingou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Natitingou, which began on March 20, 2026. Natitingou is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 159mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 606mm across the season with a monthly average of 202mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 404mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Natitingou 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
36 °C
11 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
35 °C
13 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
210 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
34 °C
9 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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