Dassa-Zoumè weather in October
In October, Dassa-Zoumè sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 96 mm of rain across 16.5 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 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% 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 Dassa-Zoumè's 6th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dassa-Zoumè's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- 16.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:42 AM – 6:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.72 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Dassa-Zoumè is commune and city in Collines Department, Benin.
- Density
- 17/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1200
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 32°C by the end.
A typical October day in Dassa-Zoumè reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 33°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 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 23 |
| 2 | 31 | 23 |
| 3 | 31 | 23 |
| 4 | 31 | 23 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 31 | 23 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 31 | 23 |
| 12 | 31 | 23 |
| 13 | 31 | 23 |
| 14 | 31 | 23 |
| 15 | 31 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 32 | 23 |
| 24 | 32 | 23 |
| 25 | 32 | 23 |
| 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 27 | 32 | 23 |
| 28 | 32 | 23 |
| 29 | 32 | 23 |
| 30 | 33 | 23 |
| 31 | 33 | 23 |
How October really feels in Dassa-Zoumè
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.
Dassa-Zoumè 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° / 22° | 6 | 1.3 | 11.6 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 35° / 24° | 17 | 3.2 | 11.7 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 35° / 25° | 49 | 9 | 11.9 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 34° / 25° | 87 | 14 | 12.2 | 2.5 |
| May | 33° / 24° | 129 | 19.1 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 150 | 22 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 169 | 23.4 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 181 | 22.4 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 175 | 23 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 96 | 16.5 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 34° / 23° | 18 | 4.2 | 11.6 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 34° / 23° | 5 | 1.3 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 17 | 83 |
| 5 | 17 | 83 |
| 6 | 18 | 82 |
| 7 | 18 | 82 |
| 8 | 18 | 82 |
| 9 | 20 | 80 |
| 10 | 20 | 80 |
| 11 | 21 | 79 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 35 | 65 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Dassa-Zoumè gets around 96 mm of rain over 16.5 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 52% and peaks near 68% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 |
| 2 | 68 |
| 3 | 68 |
| 4 | 67 |
| 5 | 66 |
| 6 | 66 |
| 7 | 65 |
| 8 | 64 |
| 9 | 62 |
| 10 | 61 |
| 11 | 59 |
| 12 | 58 |
| 13 | 56 |
| 14 | 54 |
| 15 | 53 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 50 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 45 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 43 |
| 24 | 42 |
| 25 | 41 |
| 26 | 40 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 38 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 36 |
| 31 | 34 |
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 95% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 7 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 8 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 9 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 10 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 11 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 12 | 0 | 96 | 4 |
| 13 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 16 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 17 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 18 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 24 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 25 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 26 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 27 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 28 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 29 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 30 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 31 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
Wind in October
Winds average 5 km/h in October, the calmest month.
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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | 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 6:42 AM to 6:43 AM, and sunset from 6:38 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 | 11.9 | 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 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 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 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:38 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:38 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:37 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:36 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:36 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:35 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:35 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:34 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:34 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:33 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:33 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:32 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:32 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:31 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:31 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:31 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:30 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:30 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:30 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:28 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:27 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:27 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:27 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.72 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.92 kWh/m² to a high of 5.89 kWh/m² in February across the year — October's 4.72 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Dassa-Zoumè
In October, Dassa-Zoumè sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dassa-Zoumè's monsoon runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Dassa-Zoumè sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is October a good time to visit Dassa-Zoumè?
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 Dassa-Zoumè.
What to pack for Dassa-Zoumè in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Dassa-Zoumè sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Dassa-Zoumè in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dassa-Zoumè peaks around April 11 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 7 (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) | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Dassa-Zoumè 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 Dassa-Zoumè is worst in January — around 97 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.2× the cleanest month (August, 23 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) | 97 | 87 | 46 | 42 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 35 | 43 | 85 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 46 | Poor |
| Apr | 42 | Poor |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 35 | Moderate |
| Nov | 43 | Poor |
| Dec | 85 | Unhealthy |
Where is Dassa-Zoumè?
Dassa-Zoumè sits at 7.8°N, 2.2°E, 156 m above sea level, in Benin. The nearest listed city is Glazoué, 25 km away.
Topography around Dassa-Zoumè
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dassa-Zoumè.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dassa-Zoumè has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 268 m around an average of 162 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 378 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 526 m.
The land around Dassa-Zoumè is covered by trees (27%), shrubs (24%) and cropland (23%) within 3 km, shrubs (44%), cropland (22%) and trees (20%) within 16 km, and shrubs (44%) and trees (32%) 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 Dassa-Zoumè (7.75°, 2.1833°, elevation 156 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).