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When to go · Abomey

Abomey in August

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Benin: Short dry spell on the coast; Independence Day on 1 August.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Benin overall
Prices
Medium
Benin overall

Verdict

GoodBenin month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Benin: Short dry spell on the coast; Independence Day on 1 August.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • AbomeyHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 days
  • Plateau, Benin · Abomey, Bohicon, Dassa-Zouméfine

    Slightly drier than the coast, with Harmattan haze in January.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Benin overall
Medium
Prices · Benin overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 12

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 1

August: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Benin: Short dry spell on the coast; Independence Day on 1 August.

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

Abomey: 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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