Sokodé Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sokodé experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C (97°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) during cooler months like August.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in February to around 20°C (68°F) during August.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sokodé experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1621 mm (64 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 317 mm (12 in) of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less rainfall, with 3.4 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Sokodé Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sokodé. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.8 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sokodé.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year