October weather forecast
Benin

October in Benin signifies the beginning of the dry season, with the weather pattern shifting from the high rainfall and humidity of the wet season. The average rainfall in October decreases substantially to 60mm (2.36"), indicating the end of the monsoon period.

Average temperatures in October range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The southern cities, including Cotonou and Porto-Novo, experience minimum temperatures around 24°C (75.2°F), while in the northern cities, such as Kandi and Natitingou, nighttime temperatures can drop to about 22°C (71.6°F). Despite the cooler nights in the north, daytime temperatures remain warm across the country.

With the onset of the dry season, the frequency and intensity of rainfall decrease. The humidity levels also start to drop, resulting in less muggy conditions than during the wet season. While the vegetation remains green from the previous months' rains, the landscape gradually begins to dry out.

Moving into November, the dry season becomes more pronounced. Rainfall continues to diminish, and the Harmattan wind from the Sahara Desert begins to make its appearance, introducing a new phase in the weather cycle of Benin.

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• Porto Novo - October »
  In Porto Novo, in October, during 13.2 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Porto Novo, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.
• Cotonou - October »
  In Cotonou in October, during 8 rainfall days, 127mm (5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cotonou, Benin, the average seawater temperature in October is 27°C (80.6°F).
• Parakou - October »
  In Parakou, in October, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).
• Djougou - October »
  Transitioning from September to October, Djougou observes an average high-temperature of a tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F), differing subtly from the previous month. In Djougou, in October, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bohicon - October »
  In Bohicon in October, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 108mm (4.25") of accumulated precipitation. With the advent of October, Bohicon experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Kandi - October »
  October represents a significant shift in Kandi's weather as rainfall decreases sharply compared to September, dropping to a total of 27mm (1.06"). During 7.1 rainfall days, in October, Kandi aggregates 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.
• Natitingou - October »
  With the onset of October, Natitingou sees a significant decrease in rainfall, bringing only 72mm (2.83") of precipitation, and a drop in relative humidity to 65%. In Natitingou, in October, during 16.5 rainfall days, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ouidah - October »
  January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Ouidah, Benin. In Ouidah, during October, the rain falls for 22.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.
• Abomey - October »
  In Abomey in October, during 12 rainfall days, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Abomey, Benin.
• Save - October »
  The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is computed to be 47°C (116.6°F). October's heat index is computed to be a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable.
• Tchaourou - October »
  On the first day of October in Tchaourou sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of October, in Tchaourou, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.