Porto-Novo
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The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Porto‑Novo, as it falls under the advisory for "other areas" of Benin.
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- Official advice recommends significant caution
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Security risks and potential civil unrest
- Limited consular support in the region
- Health considerations and access to medical services
- Travel restrictions imposed by the UK government
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Porto-Novo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Porto-Novo are typically July, August and November, with average daytime highs around 28–31°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and June the wettest (about 204 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0 | 23.9 | 22 | 10.1 |
| February | 33.0 | 25.1 | 41 | 10.2 |
| March | 32.3 | 26.1 | 77 | 9.6 |
| April | 32.0 | 25.9 | 81 | 9.6 |
| May | 31.1 | 25.3 | 145 | 9.4 |
| June | 29.0 | 24.2 | 204 | 8.1 |
| July | 28.0 | 23.7 | 136 | 8.9 |
| August | 28.0 | 23.4 | 88 | 9.0 |
| September | 28.5 | 23.7 | 168 | 8.3 |
| October | 29.7 | 24.1 | 166 | 8.8 |
| November | 31.2 | 24.7 | 71 | 10.4 |
| December | 32.4 | 24.1 | 25 | 10.4 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1730
In 1730, the Portuguese Eucaristo de Campos named the city "Porto-Novo" due to its resemblance to the city of Porto.
- Documented history · 1861
In 1861, the British, who were active in nearby Nigeria, bombarded the city, which caused the Kingdom of Porto-Novo to accept the French offer of protection in 1863.
- Documented history · 1883
In 1883, Porto-Novo was incorporated into the French "colony of Dahomey and its dependencies" and in 1900, it became Dahomey's capital city.
- Documented history · 1976
The kings of Porto-Novo continued to rule in the city, both officially and unofficially, until the death of the last king, Alohinto Gbeffa, in 1976.
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01 · OverviewPorto-Novo, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Porto-Novo took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Porto-Novo
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Porto-Novo
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Porto-Novo
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Porto-Novo
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Porto-Novo
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Porto-Novo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Porto-Novo located and what are its coordinates?
Porto-Novo is situated in Benin at geographic coordinates 6.4965, 2.6036 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Porto-Novo?
Porto-Novo has a recorded population of approximately 264,320 and observes the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (XOF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Porto-Novo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Porto-Novo include fr-BJ, and the circulating currency is XOF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Porto-Novo?
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