Which is the hottest month in Cotonou?

The hottest time of year in Cotonou is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Cotonou?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Cotonou with 334mm on average. There are normally 18 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cotonou?

The sunniest time of year in Cotonou is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Cotonou

Q: When is the best time to visit Cotonou?

The best times to visit Cotonou, Benin are in July and August Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

The best times to visit Cotonou, Benin are in July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Cotonou by month

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When is the best time to visit Cotonou?

The best times to visit Cotonou, Benin are in July and August when you can expect the following average weather conditions.

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Sep
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Mar
90
Apr
88
May
84
Jun
82
Jul
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Aug
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Sep
86
Oct
88
Nov
88
Dec

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The weather guide for Benin (Cotonou) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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