Best Time to Visit Cotonou: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Cotonou: January, December, February.
- Best months for Cotonou: January, December, February.
- Peak season is January, December, February. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, August, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: June, May, October.
- The least pleasant month is June (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 26°C | 21 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 28°C | 27°C | 27 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| March | 29°C | 27°C | 48 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| April | 29°C | 27°C | 73 mm | 16 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 28°C | 27°C | 164 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 27°C | 25°C | 259 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 26°C | 25°C | 132 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 25°C | 24°C | 73 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 26°C | 25°C | 105 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.6 |
| October | 27°C | 26°C | 109 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 28°C | 27°C | 48 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 28°C | 27°C | 27 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cotonou?
The best months are January, December, February.
When is the rainy season in Cotonou?
The wettest months are June, May, October.