Cotonou weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 29°C (84°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cotonou, Littoral, Benin.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 85%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season May–Jul, Sep–Oct
About Cotonou weather
Is it raining in Cotonou right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 29° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Cotonou this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 27–28°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Cotonou lately?
In the past 7 days, Cotonou had 7 rainy days and 23.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cotonou?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cotonou weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cotonou?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cotonou is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jul, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in August to 30°C (86°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Cotonou?
June is the wettest month, with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Cotonou?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Cotonou have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jul, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Cotonou weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months