When is the best time to go to Cotonou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cotonou, Benin. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Cotonou
Cotonou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cotonou are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 14mm | 7.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
Hot, humid and dry weather often prevails in Cotonou during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cotonou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Cotonou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cotonou with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 40mm | 7.7hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Cotonou is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cotonou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Cotonou and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cotonou with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 83mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Cotonou is characteristically very hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cotonou.
March is in the spring in Cotonou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cotonou with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 135mm | 7.5hrs | 13hrs |
Cotonou's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cotonou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Cotonou and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cotonou with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 198mm | 7.1hrs | 13.1hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Cotonou and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cotonou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Cotonou and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cotonou with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 321mm | 5hrs | 12.5hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Cotonou during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cotonou.
June is in the summer in Cotonou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cotonou with around 321mm 12.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 137mm | 4.4hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Cotonou is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cotonou.
July is in the summer in Cotonou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cotonou with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 63mm | 4.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Cotonou is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cotonou, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Cotonou and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cotonou with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 112mm | 5.4hrs | 13hrs |
Cotonou's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cotonou, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Cotonou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cotonou with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Cotonou weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 133mm | 6.8hrs | 13.1hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Cotonou and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cotonou.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cotonou and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cotonou with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 49mm | 8.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
November is a reasonably dry, humid month in Cotonou and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cotonou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Cotonou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cotonou with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 21mm | 7.5hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Cotonou is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cotonou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Cotonou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cotonou with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cotonou weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | November | 8.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 321mm 12.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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