Weather in Parakou - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Parakou, Benin: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Parakou
today🌧️ 27°💧 1.1 mm
Sun☁️ 28°💧 3.5 mm
Mon🌧️ 27°💧 0.1 mm
Tue🌧️ 26°💧 25.3 mm
Wed🌧️ 29°💧 0.4 mm
Thu🌧️ 28°💧 11.5 mm
Fri🌧️ 26°💧 1.1 mm
Sat🌧️ 28°💧 11.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Tuesday 8 Sept in Parakou, the forecast high is 26°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 30°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 98% of similar days.

27°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 88% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: lighter than usual
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 73% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: typical
27°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical
26°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–30°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical
28°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–30°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
26°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°30°35° 1981: 27°C1982: 29°C1983: 29°C1984: 29°C1985: 28°C1986: 29°C1987: 29°C1988: 29°C1989: 28°C1990: 28°C1991: 29°C1992: 28°C1993: 29°C1994: 28°C1995: 29°C1996: 28°C1997: 30°C1998: 28°C1999: 28°C2000: 29°C2001: 30°C2002: 29°C2003: 28°C2004: 28°C2005: 30°C2006: 28°C2007: 29°C2008: 29°C2009: 29°C2010: 27°C2011: 29°C2012: 28°C2013: 29°C2014: 29°C2015: 30°C2016: 28°C2017: 29°C2018: 28°C2019: 29°C2020: 28°C2021: 29°C2022: 29°C2023: 30°C2024: 29°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 27°C current forecast 27°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 2010 (27°C) and the warmest was 2015 (30°C). The current forecast averages 27°C - lower than in 96% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Parakou

Parakou - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Parakou

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:56 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 1.07 mm · humidity 77% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 92%
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:55 · night 23° · evening 27° · rain 3.54 mm · humidity 68% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 83%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:55 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 72% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 89%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️26°heavy rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:54 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 25.31 mm · humidity 80% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:54 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 0.39 mm · humidity 64% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 69%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:53 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 11.48 mm · humidity 69% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 94%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:52 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 1.06 mm · humidity 78% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 99%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:52 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 11.35 mm · humidity 73% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:51 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 5.78 mm · humidity 75% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 06:40 · sunset 18:51 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 8.57 mm · humidity 86% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:50 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 3.43 mm · humidity 72% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 84%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:49 · night 22° · evening 23° · rain 4.06 mm · humidity 86% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:49 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 3.22 mm · humidity 71% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 98%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:48 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 4.29 mm · humidity 74% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 86%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:48 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 3.03 mm · humidity 75% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 95%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:47 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 10.2 mm · humidity 77% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 95%

UV index in Parakou - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTParakou03681111+6.5UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 30 min7Sat5.098Sun6.097Mon7.098Tue8.098Wed9.096Thu10.095Fri11.098Sat12.094Sun13.097Mon14.096Tue15.094Wed16.096Thu17.093Fri18.094Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Parakou is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Air quality and smog in Parakou

Air quality in Parakou is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 16.6 µg/m³, PM10: 20.8 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Parakou16.620.8good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 02:00).
Upcoming public holidays in Benin: Armed Forces Day — 26 October · All Saints' Day — 1 November · National Day — 30 November.

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FAQ - Parakou weather

What is the weather like in Parakou today?
Today it is about 27° during the day and 23° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Parakou?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.