Weather in Cotonou in August

General weather information about Cotonou

Average annual temperature is 27.3 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 34.5 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 20.9 °C

Number of sunny days: 62 days

Number of rainy days: 303 days

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* Weather data for Cotonou Benin is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Cotonou air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)31.834.531.631.431.229.028.428.228.730.731.033.9
Average daytime temperature (°C)30.330.830.430.429.927.927.327.227.529.030.031.6
Average temperature (°C)27.328.128.328.428.126.425.925.726.027.127.928.3
Average night temperature (°C)25.026.026.426.726.525.124.824.724.825.526.225.3
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)20.923.424.325.024.823.924.023.823.923.624.123.3

Cotonou monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)11.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.0
Daylight mean duration (h)11.811.912.112.312.412.512.412.312.212.011.811.8
Daylight minimum duration (h)11.011.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.011.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)9.610.19.29.09.47.69.29.48.29.49.810.1
Precipitation (mm)1096697137248126571251024913
Sunny days161256140001215
Rainy days151626243026313130302816
Snow days000000000000

Cotonou - weather forecast by months

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The largest precipitation sum in Cotonou is at

  • May — 137(mm)
  • June — 248(mm)
  • July — 126(mm)
  • September — 125(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Cotonou?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Cotonou.
    What is the weather like in Cotonou?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Cotonou by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Cotonou have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Cotonou throughout the year.