When to go · Gogounou

Gogounou in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Jun (hot, dusty); Jul–Sep (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Medium; Benin overall
Prices: Medium; Benin overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Gogounou

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Jun (hot, dusty); Jul–Sep (rainy season).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GogounouHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 15 days

Benin overall: Short dry spell on the coast; Independence Day on 1 August.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gogounou, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Jun (hot, dusty); Jul–Sep (rainy season).

January: Inside Gogounou's best window: Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête.

Gogounou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.