January weather forecastDjougou, Benin

January

Weather in January

January in Djougou, Benin, marks the beginning of the year with relatively high temperatures. Clear skies, windy conditions, and reduced rainfall contribute to the overall dryness of the month. The sun shines for ten hours per day with barely any clouds interfering with visibility. With maximum temperatures reaching up to 36°C (96.8°F) and a relatively low humidity level of only 19%, the weather conditions in January set the pace for the year ahead. The city experiences minimal rainfall, with monthly totals not exceeding 0mm (0").

Temperature

Djougou signifies an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36°C (96.8°F) in January, closely mirroring the 35.2°C (95.4°F) of December. A noteworthy thermal contrast characterizes Djougou's January nights, with temperatures averaging at an enjoyable 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Humidity

The least humid month in Djougou is January, with an average relative humidity of 19%.

Rainfall

In Djougou, rain does not fall in January and December.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Djougou is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36°C (96.8°F) and 17.9°C (64.2°F) respectively.

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 19%.

The average relative humidity in January in Djougou is 19%.

January and December are months without rainfall in Djougou, Benin.

In Djougou, Benin, in January, it doesn't rain. In February, it rains.

The average day length in January is 11h and 38min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

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

In Djougou, the average sunshine duration in January is 10h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in January
Djougou, 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
Djougou, 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
Djougou, 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
Djougou, 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
Djougou, 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
Djougou, 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
Djougou, Benin

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 36min

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
Djougou, 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
Djougou, 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
Djougou, 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
Djougou, 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).