Weather & climate · Porto-Novo

Best Time to Visit Benin

November to February and August

The best time to visit Benin is November to February and August, when daytime highs in Porto-Novo are around 27–30°C. March to May, July and September to October are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (30°C by day), August the coldest (23°C at night), and June the wettest with about 216 mm of rain.

30°C

Warmest: February

23°C

Coldest nights: August

1342 mm

Rain per year

216 mm

Wettest: June

Benin weather by month

Jan30°C23°C20 mm
Feb30°C25°C32 mm
Mar30°C26°C78 mm
Apr29°C26°C119 mm
May29°C25°C174 mm
Jun28°C24°C216 mm
Jul27°C23°C165 mm
Aug27°C23°C93 mm
Sep27°C23°C198 mm
Oct28°C24°C172 mm
Nov29°C25°C55 mm
Dec30°C24°C20 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	30°C	23°C	20 mm	77%	37%	Best time
February	30°C	25°C	32 mm	81%	51%	Best time
March	30°C	26°C	78 mm	84%	68%	Good
April	29°C	26°C	119 mm	86%	73%	Good
May	29°C	25°C	174 mm	87%	74%	Good
June	28°C	24°C	216 mm	88%	77%	Rainy
July	27°C	23°C	165 mm	89%	78%	Good
August	27°C	23°C	93 mm	88%	73%	Best time
September	27°C	23°C	198 mm	89%	76%	Good
October	28°C	24°C	172 mm	88%	68%	Good
November	29°C	25°C	55 mm	85%	50%	Best time
December	30°C	24°C	20 mm	79%	35%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Porto-Novo (6.48, 2.62). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Benin have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Benin?

November to February and August. The best time to visit Benin is November to February and August, when daytime highs in Porto-Novo are around 27–30°C. March to May, July and September to October are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (30°C by day), August the coldest (23°C at night), and June the wettest with about 216 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Benin?

February, with average highs of 30°C in Porto-Novo.

What is the coldest month in Benin?

August, when nights drop to about 23°C and days reach 27°C.

What is the rainiest month in Benin?

June with about 216 mm; January is the driest (20 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Benin?

June is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 216 mm of rain.

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