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Bétérou Weather in January

Bétérou in January

The short of it: Bétérou in January averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 20° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & November

January in Bétérou brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 20°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and November.

Against its neighbours, Bétérou runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Parakou, 44 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

January in Bétérou, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ParakouBorgou44 km ENE34°19°2.0 mm
TchaourouBorgou51 km SE35°19°8.0 mm
BassilaDonga69 km WSW33°20°4.0 mm
OuesséCollines81 km SSE35°20°8.0 mm
DjougouDonga86 km NW34°19°1.0 mm
NdaliBorgou90 km NE34°19°1.0 mm
TchambaCentrale94 km W34°20°4.0 mm
BantéCollines96 km SSW33°21°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Bétérou Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Bétérou by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°20°5.0 mm7 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
February37°22°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
March37°24°20 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
April35°24°62 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
May33°23°114 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦
June31°22°136 mm6 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
July30°22°184 mm6 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
August29°21°218 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
September30°22°208 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October32°22°89 mm5 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
November34°21°4.0 mm5 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
December35°19°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bétérou in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bétérou in January?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Bétérou?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and November.

How long are the days in Bétérou in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 35 min in December to 12 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Bétérou in January?

Hardly — January nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bétérou in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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