When to go · Parakou
Parakou in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Benin overall
- Prices
- Low
- Benin overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- ParakouHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 8 days
- North savanna, Benin · Parakou, Natitingou, Atakora, Pendjarifine
One rainy season; heat peaks March–April. Large parts are under travel advisories — check.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Benin overall
- Low
- Prices · Benin overall
- Low
Benin overall: Rainy in the south; lagoons are high for boat trips.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Parakou, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1
October: 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen