When to go · Gogounou

Gogounou in February

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête). Across Benin: Dry and hot; clear coastal days, Harmattan inland.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; Benin overall
Prices: Medium; Benin overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBenin month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête). Across Benin: Dry and hot; clear coastal days, Harmattan inland.

Is another month better than February?

February is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages

GogounouHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Benin overall: Medium
Prices · Benin overall: Medium

Benin overall: Dry and hot; clear coastal days, Harmattan inland.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Feb: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 36 °C (97 °F)97 °F (36 °C)
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Feb: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 1
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Feb: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jan: 1

February: Outside the best window (Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête). Across Benin: Dry and hot; clear coastal days, Harmattan inland.

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

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