Cotonou
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cotonou month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cotonou are typically July, August and November, with average daytime highs around 27–30°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), August the coldest (average low 24°C), and June the wettest (about 219 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6 | 25.4 | 19 | 10.1 |
| February | 30.8 | 26.4 | 28 | 10.3 |
| March | 30.6 | 27.1 | 64 | 9.7 |
| April | 30.5 | 27.0 | 71 | 9.8 |
| May | 29.8 | 26.5 | 144 | 9.6 |
| June | 28.0 | 25.2 | 219 | 8.3 |
| July | 26.9 | 24.6 | 102 | 9.5 |
| August | 26.6 | 24.1 | 75 | 9.7 |
| September | 27.3 | 24.6 | 132 | 9.0 |
| October | 28.3 | 25.2 | 147 | 9.2 |
| November | 29.6 | 26.1 | 60 | 10.4 |
| December | 30.4 | 25.6 | 21 | 10.4 |
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01 · OverviewCotonou, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Cotonou took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Cotonou
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Cotonou
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Cotonou
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Cotonou
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Cotonou
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Cotonou
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cotonou
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cotonou located and what are its coordinates?
Cotonou is situated in Benin at geographic coordinates 6.3654, 2.4183 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cotonou?
Cotonou has a recorded population of approximately 679,012 and observes the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (XOF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cotonou?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cotonou include fr-BJ, and the circulating currency is XOF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cotonou?
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