Frost Dates for SAVE, Benin

Elevation: 162 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

7.98°N, 2.43°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 13a

Avg. annual minimum: 16 to 18°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30° 35° 40°
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 22°C
Jan
29°
High: 36°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 23°C
Feb
29°
High: 36°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 25°C
Mar
29°
High: 35°C
Avg: 29°C
Low: 25°C
Apr
27°
High: 33°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
May
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Jun
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Jul
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Aug
25°
High: 30°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Sep
26°
High: 31°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Oct
27°
High: 33°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 23°C
Nov
28°
High: 35°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 22°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jan
3 mm
2.5 mm
Feb
46 mm
45.7 mm
Mar
81 mm
81.3 mm
Apr
109 mm
109.2 mm
May
140 mm
139.7 mm
Jun
170 mm
170.2 mm
Jul
185 mm
185.4 mm
Aug
178 mm
177.8 mm
Sep
99 mm
99.1 mm
Oct
8 mm
7.6 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h11.5h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 35m
Feb: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Mar: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 57m
Apr: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 11m
May: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 22m
Jun: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 28m
Jul: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 25m
Aug: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 02m
Oct: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 49m
Nov: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
Dec: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 32m
Daylight Longest: 12h 28m · Shortest: 11h 32m

Nearby Stations

TCHAOUROU, Benin ATAKPANE, Togo SOKODE, Togo COTONOU, Benin TABLIGBO, Togo LOME, Togo

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