When to visit
Cotonou?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Cotonou
Littoral Department · Benin

The best weather in Cotonou is from January, August, December.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
56

Mixed climate

Hot & rainy

Temperature
25–28°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
29–32°C
Muggy
Precipitation
219mm
Moderate rain · 29 days
Sunshine
6.0h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
85%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score857567676156788276666981
ClimateHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyPleasantHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & dryHot & dry
Temperature25–30°C26–31°C27–30°C27–30°C26–30°C25–28°C25–27°C24–27°C25–27°C25–28°C26–29°C25–30°C
Feels like30–35°C31–36°C32–36°C32–36°C31–35°C29–32°C28–30°C27–30°C28–32°C30–34°C31–35°C30–35°C
Precipitation19mm
4 days
32mm
7 days
72mm
10 days
68mm
12 days
150mm
21 days
219mm
29 days
112mm
21 days
77mm
17 days
128mm
23 days
153mm
23 days
65mm
14 days
19mm
6 days
Sunshine10.3h
☀︎ 87%
10.4h
☀︎ 87%
8.3h
☀︎ 69%
8.2h
☀︎ 67%
7.6h
☀︎ 61%
6.0h
☀︎ 48%
7.0h
☀︎ 56%
7.6h
☀︎ 61%
6.7h
☀︎ 55%
7.8h
☀︎ 65%
10.4h
☀︎ 88%
10.5h
☀︎ 90%
WindSW · 18 km/hSW · 19 km/hSW · 20 km/hSW · 19 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 20 km/hSW · 21 km/hSW · 19 km/hSW · 16 km/hSW · 15 km/hSW · 16 km/h
Humidity (%)79%81%82%81%82%85%86%86%86%85%83%79%
Day length11.8h11.9h12.1h12.3h12.4h12.5h12.4h12.3h12.2h12.0h11.8h11.8h

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Cotonou?

The best time to visit Cotonou is January, August, July, September, February, December, with temperatures between 24 °C and 31 °C. The best month is January. January is low season.

What is the weather like in Cotonou?

Cotonou has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 7.2/10. Annual temperatures range from 24 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Cotonou?

The hottest month in Cotonou is February, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Cotonou?

The rainiest month in Cotonou is June, with an average of 219 mm of precipitation.