Djougou weather in September
In September, Djougou sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 255 mm of rain across 26 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 30°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Djougou's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Djougou's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 255 mm
- 26 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:46 AM – 6:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.77 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Djougou is city in north west Benin.
- Density
- 24/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 30°C by the end.
A typical September day in Djougou reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C warmer than August and about 2°C cooler than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 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 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 22 |
| 2 | 28 | 22 |
| 3 | 28 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
How September really feels in Djougou
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 22 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 September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Djougou weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 35° / 22° | 6 | 1.2 | 11.7 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 36° / 24° | 24 | 4.4 | 11.9 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 88 | 13.8 | 12.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 32° / 23° | 152 | 21 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 166 | 22.3 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 248 | 27.3 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 309 | 28.4 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 255 | 26 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 22° | 129 | 17.5 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 34° / 20° | 9 | 1.5 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 78%.
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| Clearer (%) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 88 |
| 2 | 13 | 87 |
| 3 | 13 | 87 |
| 4 | 13 | 87 |
| 5 | 13 | 87 |
| 6 | 14 | 86 |
| 7 | 15 | 85 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 16 | 84 |
| 10 | 16 | 84 |
| 11 | 17 | 83 |
| 12 | 18 | 82 |
| 13 | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 21 | 79 |
| 16 | 22 | 78 |
| 17 | 23 | 77 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 27 | 73 |
| 23 | 28 | 72 |
| 24 | 29 | 71 |
| 25 | 29 | 71 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Djougou gets around 255 mm of rain over 26 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 87% and peaks near 92% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 |
| 2 | 92 |
| 3 | 91 |
| 4 | 91 |
| 5 | 91 |
| 6 | 90 |
| 7 | 90 |
| 8 | 90 |
| 9 | 89 |
| 10 | 89 |
| 11 | 88 |
| 12 | 88 |
| 13 | 88 |
| 14 | 88 |
| 15 | 87 |
| 16 | 87 |
| 17 | 86 |
| 18 | 86 |
| 19 | 86 |
| 20 | 85 |
| 21 | 85 |
| 22 | 84 |
| 23 | 84 |
| 24 | 83 |
| 25 | 83 |
| 26 | 82 |
| 27 | 82 |
| 28 | 82 |
| 29 | 81 |
| 30 | 81 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 98% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 97 |
| 2 | 3 | 97 |
| 3 | 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 3 | 97 |
| 6 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 3 | 97 |
| 9 | 3 | 97 |
| 10 | 3 | 97 |
| 11 | 3 | 97 |
| 12 | 3 | 97 |
| 13 | 2 | 98 |
| 14 | 2 | 98 |
| 15 | 2 | 98 |
| 16 | 2 | 98 |
| 17 | 2 | 98 |
| 18 | 2 | 98 |
| 19 | 2 | 98 |
| 20 | 2 | 98 |
| 21 | 2 | 98 |
| 22 | 2 | 98 |
| 23 | 2 | 98 |
| 24 | 2 | 98 |
| 25 | 2 | 98 |
| 26 | 2 | 98 |
| 27 | 1 | 99 |
| 28 | 1 | 99 |
| 29 | 1 | 99 |
| 30 | 1 | 99 |
Wind in September
Winds average 6 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 6 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) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:47 AM to 6:45 AM, and sunset from 6:59 PM to 6:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 6:59 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 6:58 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 6:57 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 6:57 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 6:56 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:56 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:55 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:54 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:54 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:53 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:52 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:52 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:51 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:51 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:49 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:49 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:48 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:47 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:45 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:44 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:43 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:42 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:42 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:41 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:45 | 6:40 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.77 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.2 kWh/m² to a high of 6.38 kWh/m² in March across the year — September's 4.77 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | 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 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Djougou
In September, Djougou sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Djougou's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Djougou sees seasonal dust haze (January–May), heaviest in February.
Is September a good time to visit Djougou?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Djougou.
What to pack for Djougou in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Djougou sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 26 days see rain.
UV index in Djougou in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Djougou peaks around April 16 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 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | 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 Djougou in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Djougou is worst in February — around 79 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.3× the cleanest month (August, 15 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) | 70 | 79 | 52 | 41 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 33 | 49 | 71 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 52 | Poor |
| Apr | 41 | Poor |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 33 | Moderate |
| Nov | 49 | Poor |
| Dec | 71 | Unhealthy |
Where is Djougou?
Djougou sits at 9.7°N, 1.7°E, 444 m above sea level, in Benin. The nearest listed city is Kopargo, 20 km away.
Topography around Djougou
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Djougou.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Djougou has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 62 m around an average of 425 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 137 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 666 m.
The land around Djougou is covered by artificial surfaces (44%) and grassland (23%) within 3 km, shrubs (42%), cropland (28%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and shrubs (44%) and cropland (25%) 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 Djougou (9.7085°, 1.666°, elevation 444 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).