Atakora weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Atakora, Benin. Like most weather services, we show Atakora at one spot: Kérou, its largest city. At 10:45 PM local time it was clear and 26°C (78°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 5%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JanOff season Apr–May, Jul–Sep
About Kérou weather
Is it raining in Kérou right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Kérou this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 35–35° and lows of 20–23°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kérou lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kérou?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Atakora weather by month
When is the best time to visit Atakora?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Atakora is Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in August to 38°C (101°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Atakora?
August is the wettest month, with about 260 mm (10.2 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Atakora?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 38°C (101°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Atakora have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kérou), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Atakora
Weather can differ a lot within Atakora: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kérou | Oct–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–38°C | 1,052 mm |
| Natitingou | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,335 mm |
| Péhonko | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,254 mm |
| Tanguiéta | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,335 mm |
| Cobly | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,335 mm |
| Matéri | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,335 mm |
| Boukoumbé | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–36°C | 1,277 mm |
| Tobré | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,254 mm |
| Toukountouna | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,335 mm |