Cotonou
Littoral, Benin
When is the best time to visit Cotonou?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6 °C | 24.4 °C | 19 mm | 2.0 | 189 | 11.8 h |
| February | 32.2 °C | 26.0 °C | 38 mm | 3.0 | 188 | 11.9 h |
| March | 32.3 °C | 26.8 °C | 80 mm | 6.0 | 214 | 12.1 h |
| April | 32.0 °C | 26.3 °C | 126 mm | 9.0 | 210 | 12.3 h |
| May | 31.3 °C | 25.4 °C | 213 mm | 14.0 | 196 | 12.4 h |
| June | 29.6 °C | 24.5 °C | 333 mm | 18.0 | 138 | 12.5 h |
| July | 28.5 °C | 24.4 °C | 135 mm | 11.0 | 141 | 12.5 h |
| August | 28.2 °C | 24.1 °C | 39 mm | 9.0 | 151 | 12.3 h |
| September | 29.0 °C | 24.3 °C | 135 mm | 14.0 | 155 | 12.2 h |
| October | 30.1 °C | 24.5 °C | 165 mm | 13.0 | 201 | 12.0 h |
| November | 31.6 °C | 25.3 °C | 44 mm | 5.0 | 233 | 11.8 h |
| December | 31.9 °C | 24.9 °C | 12 mm | 1.0 | 219 | 11.8 h |
Plan your trip to Cotonou
Tours in Cotonou
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Cotonou
January in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
February in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
March in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 27 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
April in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 126 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
May in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 213 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
June in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 333 mm. Bring something waterproof.
July in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 135 mm. Bring something waterproof.
August in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
September in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 135 mm. Bring something waterproof.
October in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 165 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
November in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
December in Cotonou: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Cotonou
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 24°.
- Days last almost the same all year: between 11 h 45 min and 12 h 29 min of daylight.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
More destinations
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°
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Mexico City
Mexico
October: 23° / 13°