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Gogounou in September

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Benin overall
Prices
Low
Benin overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Gogounou

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

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • GogounouHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Benin overall
Low
Prices · Benin overall
Low

Benin overall: Second rains start.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 12

    Jan: 0 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 1

September: 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.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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