Ganvié weather in November
In November, Ganvié sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 75 mm of rain across 18.7 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in November, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of November to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Ganvié's 3rd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ganvié's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- 18.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:45 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.8 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Ganvié is human settlement in Benin.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical November day in Ganvié reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C warmer than October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 30 | 25 |
| 7 | 30 | 25 |
| 8 | 30 | 25 |
| 9 | 30 | 25 |
| 10 | 30 | 25 |
| 11 | 30 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 30 | 25 |
| 16 | 30 | 25 |
| 17 | 30 | 25 |
| 18 | 30 | 25 |
| 19 | 30 | 25 |
| 20 | 30 | 25 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | 30 | 25 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
| 29 | 30 | 25 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
How November really feels in Ganvié
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 30 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ganvié weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 5th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 25° | 29 | 8.4 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 30° / 26° | 40 | 11.1 | 11.8 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 31° / 26° | 73 | 17.5 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 26° | 98 | 19 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| May | 30° / 25° | 171 | 24.9 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 25° | 229 | 26.2 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 27° / 24° | 140 | 21.4 | 12.3 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 27° / 24° | 98 | 16.3 | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 24° | 144 | 22.3 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 155 | 25.4 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 75 | 18.7 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 37 | 10.5 | 11.6 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 28% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 58 | 42 |
| 13 | 59 | 41 |
| 14 | 59 | 41 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 63 | 37 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 64 | 36 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 65 | 35 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Ganvié gets around 75 mm of rain over 18.7 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 63% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 |
| 2 | 75 |
| 3 | 74 |
| 4 | 73 |
| 5 | 72 |
| 6 | 71 |
| 7 | 70 |
| 8 | 69 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 67 |
| 11 | 67 |
| 12 | 66 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 64 |
| 16 | 63 |
| 17 | 63 |
| 18 | 62 |
| 19 | 61 |
| 20 | 60 |
| 21 | 59 |
| 22 | 58 |
| 23 | 57 |
| 24 | 55 |
| 25 | 54 |
| 26 | 53 |
| 27 | 52 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 50 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the miserable band about 70% 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Miserable (%) | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 0 | 45 | 55 |
| 3 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 0 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 0 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| 7 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 8 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 0 | 32 | 68 |
| 10 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 0 | 29 | 71 |
| 12 | 0 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 15 | 0 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 17 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 22 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 1 | 26 | 73 |
| 30 | 1 | 26 | 73 |
Wind in November
Winds average 10 km/h in November, the calmest month.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of November to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:41 AM to 6:50 AM, and sunset from 6:27 PM to 6:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:26 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:26 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:26 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:26 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:26 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:27 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:27 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:27 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:47 | 6:28 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:47 | 6:28 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:28 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:29 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:29 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:29 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.8 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.04 kWh/m² to a high of 5.41 kWh/m² in February across the year — November's 4.8 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | 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 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ganvié
None of Ganvié's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ganvié sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is November a good time to visit Ganvié?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Ganvié for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ganvié in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Ganvié sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ganvié in November
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Ganvié in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ganvié peaks around April 10 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 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Ganvié in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ganvié is worst in January — around 102 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.2× the cleanest month (August, 25 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) | 102 | 86 | 47 | 44 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 39 | 46 | 89 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 102 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 86 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 47 | Poor |
| Apr | 44 | Poor |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 46 | Poor |
| Dec | 89 | Unhealthy |
Where is Ganvié?
Ganvié sits at 6.5°N, 2.4°E, 2 m above sea level, in Benin. The nearest listed city is Abomey-Calavi, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Ganvié
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ganvié.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ganvié has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5 m around an average of 1 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 62 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 181 m.
The land around Ganvié is covered by water (55%) and wetland (40%) within 3 km, water (27%), artificial surfaces (26%) and wetland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (38%) and water (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 Ganvié (6.4644°, 2.3929°, elevation 2 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).