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Parakou in September

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Low
Benin overall
Prices
Low
Benin overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Parakou

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

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • ParakouHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 14 days
  • North savanna, Benin · Parakou, Natitingou, Atakora, Pendjarirainy

    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: Second rains start.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 29 °C (84 °F)

    Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 14

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 1

September: 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

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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