Bassila weather in October
In October, Bassila sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 123 mm of rain across 17.5 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 33°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Bassila's 6th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bassila's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
- 17.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:44 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.27 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Bassila is commune in Donga Department, Benin.
- Density
- 8/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 33°C by the end.
A typical October day in Bassila reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and about 2°C cooler than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 22 |
| 5 | 31 | 22 |
| 6 | 31 | 22 |
| 7 | 31 | 22 |
| 8 | 31 | 22 |
| 9 | 31 | 22 |
| 10 | 31 | 22 |
| 11 | 32 | 22 |
| 12 | 32 | 22 |
| 13 | 32 | 22 |
| 14 | 32 | 22 |
| 15 | 32 | 22 |
| 16 | 32 | 22 |
| 17 | 32 | 22 |
| 18 | 32 | 22 |
| 19 | 32 | 22 |
| 20 | 32 | 22 |
| 21 | 32 | 22 |
| 22 | 33 | 22 |
| 23 | 33 | 22 |
| 24 | 33 | 22 |
| 25 | 33 | 22 |
| 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 27 | 33 | 22 |
| 28 | 33 | 22 |
| 29 | 33 | 22 |
| 30 | 33 | 22 |
| 31 | 33 | 22 |
How October really feels in Bassila
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bassila weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 21° | 3 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 36° / 23° | 11 | 1.8 | 11.7 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 36° / 24° | 37 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 112 | 16.3 | 12.2 | 2.5 |
| May | 32° / 23° | 170 | 22.1 | 12.4 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 191 | 23.3 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 257 | 28.1 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 324 | 28.1 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 260 | 25.7 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 123 | 17.5 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 34° / 21° | 10 | 1.9 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 34° / 21° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 23 | 77 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 25 | 75 |
| 5 | 25 | 75 |
| 6 | 26 | 74 |
| 7 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 11 | 32 | 68 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 39 | 61 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 54 | 46 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Bassila gets around 123 mm of rain over 17.5 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 55% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 79 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 78 |
| 5 | 77 |
| 6 | 76 |
| 7 | 75 |
| 8 | 73 |
| 9 | 72 |
| 10 | 70 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 66 |
| 13 | 64 |
| 14 | 62 |
| 15 | 59 |
| 16 | 57 |
| 17 | 54 |
| 18 | 52 |
| 19 | 49 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 45 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 33 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 23 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 83% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 |
| Oppressive (%) | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 74 | 72 | 69 | 65 | 63 | 60 | 56 | 54 | 51 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 94 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 93 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 92 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 89 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 87 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 85 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 83 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 79 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 77 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 74 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 72 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 69 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 65 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 63 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 60 |
| 29 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 56 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 54 |
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 51 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:45 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 6:40 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:40 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:39 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:39 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:38 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:38 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:37 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:37 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:36 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:36 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:35 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:35 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:34 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:31 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:31 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:31 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:30 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:29 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:29 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:29 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:28 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:28 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:28 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.27 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.07 kWh/m² to a high of 6.23 kWh/m² in February across the year — October's 5.27 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bassila
None of Bassila's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bassila's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Bassila sees seasonal dust haze (January–May), heaviest in February.
Is October a good time to visit Bassila?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bassila.
What to pack for Bassila in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Bassila sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in Bassila in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bassila peaks around April 14 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Bassila in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bassila is worst in February — around 84 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.4× the cleanest month (August, 16 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 77 | 84 | 48 | 40 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 30 | 40 | 67 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 84 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 48 | Poor |
| Apr | 40 | Poor |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 30 | Moderate |
| Nov | 40 | Poor |
| Dec | 67 | Unhealthy |
Where is Bassila?
Bassila sits at 9.0°N, 1.7°E, 388 m above sea level, in Benin. The nearest listed city is Tchamba, 27 km away.
Topography around Bassila
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bassila.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bassila has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 64 m around an average of 389 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 293 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 655 m.
The land around Bassila is covered by trees (40%) and shrubs (37%) within 3 km, trees (42%) and shrubs (41%) within 16 km, and trees (42%) and shrubs (40%) within 80 km.
Benin travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,658
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 26.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 406
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bassila (9.0081°, 1.6654°, elevation 388 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).