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Weather in Cotonou

Live weather forecast for Cotonou, Benin: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in Cotonou by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

28°28°28°28°28°26°26°25°26°26°28°28°Jan21Feb26Mar68Apr70May135Jun232Jul114Aug66Sep134Oct173Nov61Dec19
Warmest monthMar · 28°C / 83°F
Coldest monthAug · 25°C / 77°F
Wettest monthJun · 232 mm
Annual avg temp27°C / 81°F
Annual rainfall1119 mm

About Cotonou

Population679,012
Coordinates6.365, 2.418
Time zoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Live weather forecast for Cotonou

This page shows a live weather forecast for Cotonou, Benin, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in Cotonou is Mar (28°C) and the coldest is Aug (25°C). The wettest month is Jun (about 232 mm of rainfall), while Dec is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 27.1°C, with roughly 1119 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.