Cotonou
Littoral Department, Benin
Current Weather
28°82°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 32°89°
Min: 28°82°
Max: 28°83°
The next few hours will be possible drizzle, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 26°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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06:39
Sunrise
18:28
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16:28
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04:05
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Cotonou today, October 23, 2026
Cotonou starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 22% by 08:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 01:00, reaching about 85%.Cotonou starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 22% by 08:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 01:00, reaching about 85%.
The temperature range runs from about 28°C up to 28°C. Relative humidity sits between 79% and 86%, reaching its peak around 06:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 04:00 at 18 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 82°F up to 83°F. Relative humidity sits between 79% and 86%, reaching its peak around 06:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 04:00 at 11 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 20% around 12:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 58% near 21:00. Visibility stays generally good near 15.9 km on average, though it can drop toward 11.8 km in thicker cloud or showers. Sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:28, giving 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 20% around 12:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 58% near 21:00. Visibility stays generally good near 9.9 mi on average, though it can drop toward 7.3 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:28, giving 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today.
Overall, Cotonou on October 23, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 22% and the high sits around 28°C.Overall, Cotonou on October 23, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 22% and the high sits around 83°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Cotonou
How warm does it get in Cotonou?
The warmest month in Cotonou is April, with average high temperatures of 29°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.The warmest month in Cotonou is April, with average high temperatures of 84°F. The average temperature during this period is around 83°F.
How cold does it get in Cotonou?
The coldest month in Cotonou is August, with average low temperatures of 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.The coldest month in Cotonou is August, with average low temperatures of 76°F. The average temperature during this period is around 77°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Cotonou?
The wettest month in Cotonou is June, with an average of 269 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Cotonou is June, with an average of 10.6 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Cotonou?
The driest month in Cotonou is January, with an average of 18 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Cotonou is January, with an average of 0.7 in of precipitation.


