Cotonou weather in August 2024

Expect 28°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 4 hours of sunshine per day in Cotonou in August. Check more long-term weather averages for Cotonou in August before you book your next holiday to Benin in 2024/2025.

28
28°C max day temperature
4
4 hours of sunshine per day
9
9 days with some rainfall
23
23°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
63
63 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
25
25°C sea temperature

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The August weather guide for Benin (Cotonou) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

How hot is it in Cotonou in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 28°C in Cotonou in August with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 23°C at night.

How sunny is it in Cotonou in August?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cotonou in August - that's 36% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Cotonou in August?

The average sea temperature around Cotonou in August is 25°C.

Does it rain in Cotonou in August?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in Cotonou in August and the average monthly rainfall is 63mm.

Cotonou August sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Cotonou in August 2024. Select a month to view Cotonou sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st August 2024	06:45	19:08
Friday, 16th August 2024	06:45	19:04
Saturday, 31st August 2024	06:43	18:57

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