Cotonou, Benin Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Cotonou, it is 86° with patchy rain nearby. Today's forecast reaches 90°, with a low of 78°.
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· Local time 17:02
86°
Patchy rain nearby
Feels like 94°
· High 90° / Low 78°
Updated 2 hours ago
Cotonou hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical November high of 85°F (29°C).
6:29 PM
Sunset
6:40 AM
Sunrise
Now forecast details
85° Patchy rain nearby
- Feels like
- 92°
- Precipitation
- 28% chance, 0.01 in
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- S 7 mphGusts 12 mph
- Pressure
- 29.83 inHg
- Visibility
- 5 mi
Current conditions in detail
Wind
8 mph
S · gusts 12 mph
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.01 in
57% chance today
Cotonou weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)
Tomorrow in Cotonou looks sunny, with a high of 89° and an overnight low of 77°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
High / Low
89° / 77°
Precipitation
57%
Sunrise / sunset
06:40 AM / 06:29 PM
Cotonou 14-day forecast
Today
Sunny
High 90°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
57%
Mon, Nov 16
Monday
Sunny
High 89°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
57%
Tue, Nov 17
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87°
Low 79°
Chance of precipitation:
63%
Wed, Nov 18
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
58%
Thu, Nov 19
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 88°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
51%
Fri, Nov 20
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
50%
Sat, Nov 21
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 79°
Chance of precipitation:
52%
Sun, Nov 22
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 79°
Chance of precipitation:
38%
Mon, Nov 23
Monday
Sunny
High 87°
Low 79°
Chance of precipitation:
70%
Tue, Nov 24
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 79°
Chance of precipitation:
45%
Wed, Nov 25
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 89°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
20%
Thu, Nov 26
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 90°
Low 79°
Chance of precipitation:
16%
Fri, Nov 27
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 90°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
22%
Sat, Nov 28
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87°
Low 79°
Chance of precipitation:
49%
Cotonou stays warm through the year
Even August, the coolest month, has average highs near 80°F (26°C). March is hottest, so the main seasonal change is intensity rather than a move from warm to cold.
Plan around moisture and heat
- Rain and sunshineAbout 1113 mm (43.8 inches) falls across 194 wet days, with 9.7 hours of sunshine on an average day.
- Typical day and nightCotonou averages 84°F (29°C) by day and 78°F (26°C) at night across the year.
- Seasonal changeMarch highs reach 87°F (30°C), while August lows fall to 75°F (24°C).
Explore Cotonou month by month, including seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the rainiest month in Cotonou?
June, at 8.6 inches (219 mm) over about 25 days. December is the driest month, at 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best month to go to Cotonou?
December to February and August is the sweet spot for Cotonou - humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Expect 85°F (29°C) in the afternoon and around 9 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
Is there snow in Cotonou?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Cotonou shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Cotonou at its coldest?
August, with highs of 80°F (26°C) and lows near 75°F (24°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 69°F (21°C).
What should I pack for Cotonou?
It depends on the month: March runs to 87°F (30°C) while August holds at 80°F (26°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
Which month is warmest in Cotonou?
March, averaging 87°F (30°C) by day and 81°F (27°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 96°F (35°C).