Benin Weather
🇧🇯 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to February
Weather in Benin at a glance
Our Benin coverage centers on Cotonou, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 87°F (30°C) in March and 80°F (26°C) in August, with about 194 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Cotonou - annual average 81°
- Best time to visit: December to February
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Cotonou averages 9.7 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1113 mm (43.8 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to February. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Cotonou climate page.
Live weather across Benin today
Benin cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 81° | Mar · 87° | Aug · 75° | 194 | 9.7 | 0 |
Benin weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 77° | 5 | 10.3 h/day |
| February | 87° | 79° | 8 | 10.4 h/day |
| March | 87° | 81° | 15 | 9.8 h/day |
| April | 87° | 81° | 15 | 9.9 h/day |
| May | 85° | 80° | 21 | 9.7 h/day |
| June | 82° | 77° | 25 | 8.3 h/day |
| July | 80° | 76° | 18 | 9.4 h/day |
| August | 80° | 75° | 15 | 9.6 h/day |
| September | 81° | 76° | 22 | 8.9 h/day |
| October | 83° | 77° | 24 | 9.3 h/day |
| November | 85° | 79° | 19 | 10.4 h/day |
| December | 87° | 78° | 7 | 10.5 h/day |
Benin weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Benin?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Benin?
Snow is essentially absent in the Benin cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Benin like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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