i Djougou
Benin
Djougou is the largest city in northwestern Benin. It is an important market town. The commune covers an area of 3,966 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 237.040 people.
Read moreDjougou is a city of 268,000 people (2013) in Northern Benin.
The best months to visit are October–January and August.
March is the hottest month, with highs around 36°C (97°F).
December is the coldest month, with lows around 18°C (65°F).
The wettest month is August, with rain on about 20 days.
November is the sunniest month, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 69% of places in Benin.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 4 km/h S
- Gusts
- 6 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 8
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:41 / 18:36
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Djougou
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 34° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 33° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 34° | 34° |
| Average low | 19° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 1 | 5 | 33 | 74 | 127 | 148 | 243 | 271 | 221 | 73 | 5 | 3 |
| Rain days | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.3 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 5 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.3 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 34 | 38 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 77 | 81 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 56 | 42 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Go score | 56 | 48 | 41 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 52 | 57 | 58 | 57 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Djougou: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Djougou travel guide
What to see, do, eat and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Djougou is a city of 268,000 people (2013) in Northern Benin.
It is located about 380 km from Cotonou, and 40 km from the Togolese border, at the gates of the Atacora massif.
Djougou is a major hub of transportation and communication. It acts as a crossroads of trade and travel, and is easily accessible during the entire year. There are four major roads that intersect to form the city’s center—the roads to Cotonou, Parakou, Natitingou, and the Ouake/Togolese border. There are bus connections from Parakou, Natitingou, and Cotonou. The 7-hour trip to Cotonou costs 6,000 CFA, to Natitingou 3,000 CFA and to Parakou also 3,000 CFA.
A day trip to visit the huge market in the little village Ouaké which is situated directly to the border of Togo. The market is each Tuesday and offers a lot of Beninish and imported goods.
The grand marché in Djougou is held every 4 days, but the market area is open every day. Djougou hosts the largest market in the area.
Cell phone communication is very consistent in Djougou, and all major carriers have service in the area pretty much all of the time. Internet communication is also available in the cyber cafes and in some office buildings, although the connection is not always reliable.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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Djougou: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
West African CFA Franc
XOF · Fr
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +229
- Meal, casual restaurantF CFA 4,800≈ $8.30
- CappuccinoF CFA 1,300≈ $2.20
- Beer (0.5 l)F CFA 1,850≈ $3.10
- Bottled water (1.5 l)F CFA 600≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmF CFA 3,300≈ $5.70
- Public transport ticketF CFA 635≈ $1.10
- Mid-range hotel, per nightF CFA 44,850≈ $77.00
Estimated from Benin’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 34% of US levels.
- Oct 26Armed Forces Day
- Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Nov 30National Day
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 10Traditional Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Djougou
Nearest airports
- TMLYakubu Tali International AirportTamale278 km
- ILRGeneral Tunde Idiagbon International AirportIlorin/Ogbomosho341 km
- IBAIbadan AirportIbadan364 km
- COOCotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCotonou381 km
- LOSMurtala Muhammed International AirportLagos393 km
- LFWLomé–Tokoin International AirportLomé397 km
Distances
- Porto-Novo372 km 6 h 27 · 1 h 08
- Cotonou381 km 6 h 36 · 1 h 08
- Abomey-Calavi370 km 6 h 25 · 1 h 07
- Parakou114 km 1 h 58
- Godomè377 km 6 h 32 · 1 h 08
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Hotels in Djougou
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Djougou?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Djougou is October–January and August.
What is the weather like in Djougou in October?
In October, Djougou averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with 73 mm of rain on about 10 days.
What is the rainiest month in Djougou?
August, with rain on about 20 days.
What is the nearest airport to Djougou?
Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), about 278 km away.
What power plugs are used in Benin?
Plug types C, E, 220 V.
What currency is used in Benin?
West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Is Benin safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country · Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is Djougou most crowded?
The busiest months are October–January and August.
When is Djougou least crowded?
The quietest months are March–April.
What time zone is Djougou in?
Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+1).
What is the population of Djougou?
About 94,773.