Cotonou weather in December 2024

Expect 31°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in Cotonou in December. Check more long-term weather averages for Cotonou in December before you book your next holiday to Benin in 2024/2025.

31
31°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
2
2 days with some rainfall
24
24°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
20
20 mm of monthly rainfall
10
10 (Very High) UV index
28
28°C sea temperature

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The December 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 December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 31°C in Cotonou in December with high heat and humidity, falling to 24°C at night.

How sunny is it in Cotonou in December?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cotonou in December - that's 60% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Cotonou in December?

The average sea temperature around Cotonou in December is 28°C.

Does it ever rain in Cotonou in December?

There are usually 2 days with some rain in Cotonou in December and the average monthly rainfall is 20mm.

Cotonou December sunrise & sunset times

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st December 2024	06:46	18:33
Monday, 16th December 2024	06:53	18:39
Tuesday, 31st December 2024	07:01	18:46

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