Cotonou Weather in September

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

The climate in Cotonou during September can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cotonou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Cotonou weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.6°C 83.5°F
Nightly temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Average temperature 25.9°C 78.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 112 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 26.1°C 79°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average September is the 6th 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.

September temperatures in Cotonou

Cotonou average temperature in September

September rainfall

Cotonou average rain in September

September hourly sunshine

Cotonou average rain in September

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 September 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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