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Weather in Cotonou - 14-day forecast
Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days
What will the week bring? Cotonou
3 November Cotonou: the high will be about 33°C and the low 26°C. Light rainfall - around 3.4 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 32°C.
33°C
maximum on Tue 3 Nov
Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison
Weather forecast compared with previous years
Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.
Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
Selected day in detail
Tuesday 3 November
Daily high33°CUsually 28-30°C
Daily low26°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total3.4 mmLight rainfall
Maximum wind speed17 km/hForecast wind speed
Warmer than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. The daily rainfall total shows the amount of rain forecast across the full day.
Full day-by-day forecast - table
| Date | Max. / min. | Rain | Typical daily high | Max. wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November | 33° / 26° | 3.4 mm | 28-30°C | 17 km/h |
| Wednesday 4 November | 32° / 25° | 0.5 mm | 28-30°C | 15 km/h |
| Thursday 5 November | 32° / 25° | 1 mm | 28-30°C | 17 km/h |
| Friday 6 November | 30° / 25° | 0.6 mm | 28-30°C | 14 km/h |
| Saturday 7 November | 35° / 25° | 0.2 mm | 28-30°C | 18 km/h |
| Sunday 8 November | 30° / 25° | 0.1 mm | 28-30°C | 13 km/h |
| Monday 9 November | 34° / 25° | 0.3 mm | 28-30°C | 17 km/h |
| Tuesday 10 November | 31° / 25° | 0.4 mm | 28-30°C | 15 km/h |
| Wednesday 11 November | 31° / 26° | 1.6 mm | 28-30°C | 16 km/h |
| Thursday 12 November | 31° / 26° | 1.4 mm | 29-30°C | 14 km/h |
| Friday 13 November | 32° / 25° | 4.5 mm | 29-30°C | 17 km/h |
| Saturday 14 November | 34° / 25° | 1 mm | 29-30°C | 15 km/h |
| Sunday 15 November | 32° / 25° | 3.6 mm | 29-30°C | 16 km/h |
| Monday 16 November | 30° / 25° | 2.8 mm | 29-30°C | 11 km/h |
What stands out this week?
Temperature changes
Drop of 4°CFrom 7 November to 8 November. This is the day-to-day change in the forecast high.
Will it rain?
1 day with rain ≥1 mm7-day total: 6.1 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 4-24 mm.
This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.
Weather history 1981-2025
NASA POWERThe same week in previous years
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 2009 (28°C) and the warmest was 1983 (30°C). The current forecast averages 32°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.
How do we compare the forecast with history?
The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.
NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison.
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What weather is typical in the following weeks?
For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.
Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov30°C / 25°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec30°C / 25°Cusual daily high / low
Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.
Downloadable forecast graphic
Detailed weather forecast for Cotonou, Benin: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
UV index in Cotonou - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Cotonou is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.
Sea temperature - Cotonou
Water today
30°C
Week avg
30°C
Waves today
0.8 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Cotonou
Air quality in Cotonou is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³, PM10: 11 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 7.6 | 11 | very good |
CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-03 03:00.
Cotonou weather through the year
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 32°C | 24°C | 4% |
| February | 32°C | 26°C | 11% |
| March | 32°C | 26°C | 22% |
| April | 32°C | 26°C | 30% |
| May | 31°C | 25°C | 42% |
| June | 29°C | 24°C | 58% |
| July | 28°C | 24°C | 42% |
| August | 28°C | 24°C | 37% |
| September | 29°C | 24°C | 48% |
| October | 30°C | 25°C | 37% |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 19% |
| December ★ | 32°C | 24°C | 5% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Warmest, driest months on average: January, December.
Upcoming public holidays in Benin: National Day — 30 November · Christmas Day — 25 December · St. Stephen's Day — 26 December.
Nearby and related places
Weather and travel dates: Cotonou
Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.
Warmest months
January · February · March · April · December
Average daytime temperature: 32°C
Coolest months
July · August
Average daytime temperature: 28°C
Lowest share of days with precipitation
January
Share of days with precipitation: 4%
Before you travel
Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.
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FAQ - Cotonou weather
What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?
3 November Cotonou: the high will be about 33°C and the low 26°C. Light rainfall - around 3.4 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 32°C.
Will it rain in the coming days?
7-day total: 6.1 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 4-24 mm.
What does the typical range on the chart mean?
It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.
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