When to go · Parakou

Parakou in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 16
Crowds: Medium; Benin overall
Prices: Medium; Benin overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Parakou

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ParakouHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 16 days
North savanna, Benin · Parakou, Natitingou, Atakora, Pendjarirainy
One rainy season; heat peaks March–April. Large parts are under travel advisories — check.

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

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

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).

January: Inside Parakou's best window: Nov–Mar.

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