Cotonou Weather in February

What's the weather like in Cotonou (Littoral) in February 2024?

The climate in Cotonou during February can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

February is in the winter in Cotonou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

Cotonou weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.2°C 89.9°F
Nightly temperature 24.9°C 76.7°F
Average temperature 28.5°C 83.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 40 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average February is the 3rd 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.

February temperatures in Cotonou

Cotonou average temperature in February

February rainfall

Cotonou average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Cotonou average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cotonou in February 2024.

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Cotonou weather stats

Cotonou weather statistics
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
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