The climate in Cotonou during March can be summarized as very hot, humid and a little damp.
March is in the spring in Cotonou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
Average temperature | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 83 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 28.8°C 83.9°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average March is the 6th 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.
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 March 2025.
Hottest month: | March | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
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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 |