January weather forecast
Bayakou, Benin

January

Weather in January

As the calendar flips to a new year, January in Bayakou, Benin sees a notably hot and dry period. The month kicks off with an average high temperature of 36°C (96.8°F) and relative humidity at 19%. The Sahara Desert to the north significantly influences the aridity, with the region observing almost no rainfall. Bayakou's residents enjoy plenty of sunshine hours, making outdoor activities particularly enticing. The bay breezes offer a slight respite from the heat, maintaining an amiable air circulation for the citizens.

Temperature

Bayakou commences January with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Bayakou receives a consistent average low-temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F) in January, a substantial dip from the day's heat.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 19%, January is the least humid month in Bayakou.

Rainfall

January and December are months without rainfall in Bayakou.

Daylight

In Bayakou, Benin, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Bayakou, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in January transforms into this advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Bayakou in January?
Bayakou in January has an average high-temperature of 36°C (96.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F).
What is the least humid month in Bayakou?
January is the least humid month in Bayakou, Benin, with an average relative humidity of 19%.
What is the average humidity in January in Bayakou?
In Bayakou, the average relative humidity in January is 19%.
What is the driest month in Bayakou?
In Bayakou, Benin, rain does not fall in January and December.
Does it rain in Bayakou in January?
In Bayakou, in January, it doesn't rain. In February, it rains.
How many hours of daylight does Bayakou have in January?
In January, the average day length is 11h and 39min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bayakou?
On the first day of January in Bayakou, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.
What is the month with the most sunshine in Bayakou?
The months with the most sunshine in Bayakou, Benin, are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Bayakou?
In Bayakou, Benin, the average sunshine duration in January is 10h.
What is the UV index reading in January in Bayakou?
In Bayakou, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and May (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average humidity in January: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (19%).

Average rainfall in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (149mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average cloud cover in January: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Bayakou, Benin
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).

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