Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Ouémé, Benin

Local time14:49 Sunrise06:36 Sunset18:29 Elevation38 m
Photo: User:Babylas · CC BY-SA 3.0
Weather

When is the best time to visit Porto-Novo?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

20° 25° 30° 35° 70° 80° 90° 31° 24° Jan 32° 26° Feb 32° 27° Mar 32° 26° Apr 31° 25° May 29° 24° Jun 28° 24° Jul 28° 24° Aug 29° 24° Sep 30° 24° Oct 31° 25° Nov 32° 25° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

19 Jan 38 Feb 80 Mar 126 Apr 213 May 333 Jun 135 Jul 39 Aug 135 Sep 165 Oct 44 Nov 12 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 32° March
Coldest month 24° August
Wettest month 333mm June
Rain per year 1,339mm
Rainy days per year 105
Sunshine hours per year 2,235

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Cotonou weather station, 30 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Sunshine hours Daylight
January 31.4 °C 24.2 °C 19 mm 2.0 189 11.8 h
February 32.0 °C 25.8 °C 38 mm 3.0 188 11.9 h
March 32.1 °C 26.6 °C 80 mm 6.0 214 12.1 h
April 31.8 °C 26.1 °C 126 mm 9.0 210 12.3 h
May 31.1 °C 25.2 °C 213 mm 14.0 196 12.4 h
June 29.4 °C 24.3 °C 333 mm 18.0 138 12.5 h
July 28.3 °C 24.2 °C 135 mm 11.0 141 12.5 h
August 28.0 °C 23.9 °C 39 mm 9.0 151 12.3 h
September 28.8 °C 24.1 °C 135 mm 14.0 155 12.2 h
October 29.9 °C 24.3 °C 165 mm 13.0 201 12.0 h
November 31.4 °C 25.1 °C 44 mm 5.0 233 11.8 h
December 31.7 °C 24.7 °C 12 mm 1.0 219 11.8 h
For your trip

Plan your trip to Porto-Novo

Tours in Porto-Novo Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead. See tours

Affiliate links: if you book from here we earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

What to pack

What to wear in Porto-Novo

Day31 °C Night25 °C Rain44 mm

November in Porto-Novo: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.

  • Example 1 of 4 Example 2 of 4 Example 3 of 4 Example 4 of 4
    Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
  • Example 1 of 4 Example 2 of 4 Example 3 of 4 Example 4 of 4
    Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
  • Example 1 of 4 Example 2 of 4 Example 3 of 4 Example 4 of 4
    Accessory Sunglasses
  • Example 1 of 4 Example 2 of 4 Example 3 of 4 Example 4 of 4
    Accessory Sunscreen
  • Example 1 of 4 Example 2 of 4 Example 3 of 4 Example 4 of 4
    Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer or jacket.

  • Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Porto-Novo

  • The weather is pleasant for walking around in August: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
  • 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 30 min of daylight.
Near Porto-Novo

Nearby destinations

Straight-line distance and temperature in November.

Keep exploring

More destinations