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Benin: where it's most comfortable this week

7-day country score — 23, challenging · #149 of 165 countries · 72 cities · Updated: 27 Oct, 21:01 · Open-Meteo
0 of 72 cities are comfortable for a trip (60+) Top this week: Pèrèrè · 30
Challenging 100%
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A comparison of 18 cities in Benin by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 12 regions of Benin by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Benin by VanSky Regions of Benin

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Djougou
Donga Department
35
Parakou
Borgou Department
32
Nikki
Borgou Department
31
Natitingou
Atakora Department
30
Kérou
Atakora Department
23
Kandi
Alibori Department
23
Malanville
Alibori Department
21
Abomey-Calavi
Atlantique Department
20
Ekpé
Ouémé Department
19
Cotonou
Littoral
13
Godomè
Atlantique Department
13
Allada
Atlantique Department
13
Porto-Novo
Ouémé Department
13
Aplahoué
Kouffo Department
10
Dassa-Zoumè
Collines department
8

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Djougou 35
  2. 2 Nikki 31
  3. 3 Natitingou 30
  4. 4 Parakou 32
  5. 5 Kérou 23

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Lokossa 6
  2. 2 Bohicon 8
  3. 3 Porto-Novo 13
  4. 4 Aplahoué 10
  5. 5 Allada 13

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Benin for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Benin?
Weather data for all cities in Benin is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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XOF750.02 · €1.14/L

45 of 174

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