Weather in Cotonou - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Cotonou, Benin: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Cotonou

today🌧️ 28°💧 1.3 mm

Thu🌧️ 27°💧 1.2 mm

Fri🌧️ 26°💧 37 mm

Sat🌧️ 26°💧 3.4 mm

Sun🌧️ 27°💧 0.7 mm

Mon🌧️ 26°💧 7.8 mm

Tue🌧️ 25°💧 1 mm

Wed🌧️ 27°💧 0.1 mm

14-day forecast - Cotonou

📅 Cotonou 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

26°

around 25° at night · days with rain: 10

Weeks 3-4 · avg for July

28°

around 24° at night · rain chance 42%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for August

28°

around 24° at night · rain chance 37%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Cotonou: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 26° by day and 25° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 28° in July, and about 28° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Cotonou

Wednesday8 July 2026

🌧️28°light rain

sunrise 06:41 · sunset 19:10 · night 26° · evening 27° · rain 1.34 mm · humidity 77% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%

Thursday9 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:41 · sunset 19:10 · night 26° · evening 26° · rain 1.2 mm · humidity 80% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 94%

Friday10 July 2026

🌧️26°heavy rain

sunrise 06:41 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 24° · rain 36.96 mm · humidity 85% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Saturday11 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:42 · sunset 19:10 · night 26° · evening 26° · rain 3.4 mm · humidity 84% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 98%

Sunday12 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:42 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 26° · rain 0.66 mm · humidity 76% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 96%

Monday13 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:42 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 25° · rain 7.75 mm · humidity 82% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 93%

Tuesday14 July 2026

🌧️25°light rain

sunrise 06:42 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 25° · rain 1 mm · humidity 82% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 98%

Wednesday15 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:42 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 26° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 72% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%

Thursday16 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:43 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 25° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 76% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday17 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:43 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 25° · rain 1.93 mm · humidity 76% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Saturday18 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:43 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 26° · rain 0.48 mm · humidity 69% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 94%

Sunday19 July 2026

☁️27°overcast clouds

sunrise 06:43 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 26° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 70% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday20 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:43 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 25° · rain 0.81 mm · humidity 79% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Tuesday21 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:43 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 25° · rain 2.49 mm · humidity 81% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 96%

Wednesday22 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:44 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 25° · rain 3.35 mm · humidity 76% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Thursday23 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:44 · sunset 19:10 · night 25° · evening 25° · rain 1.56 mm · humidity 77% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 85%

☀️ UV index in Cotonou - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Cotonou is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 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

29°C

Week avg

29°C

Waves today

1 m

How's the water?

very warm

16-day sea temperature forecast:

8.07 29°C9.07 29°C10.07 29°C11.07 29°C12.07 28°C13.07 28°C14.07 28°C15.07 27°C16.07 27°C

Average sea temperature through the year:

Jan 29°CFeb 29°CMar 29°CApr 30°CMay 30°CJun 29°CJul 27°CAug 26°CSep 27°COct 28°CNov 29°CDec 29°C

Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Cotonou

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Bohicon	13.3	15.8	good
Kotonu	9.9	13.8	very good
Parakou	9.8	13.6	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 02:00).

Cotonou weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: January, December.

🎉 Public holidays in Cotonou - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in Cotonou: Armed Forces Day (26 October, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).

1 AugustSaturday

Independence Day

falls on a weekend

15 AugustSaturday

Assumption Day

falls on a weekend

26 OctoberMonday

Armed Forces Day

🎈 long weekend

1 NovemberSunday

All Saints' Day

falls on a weekend

30 NovemberMonday

National Day

🎈 long weekend

25 DecemberFriday

Christmas Day

🎈 long weekend

26 DecemberSaturday

St. Stephen's Day

falls on a weekend

1 JanuaryFriday 2027

New Year's Day

🎈 long weekend

10 JanuarySunday 2027

Traditional Day

falls on a weekend

28 MarchSunday 2027

Easter Sunday

falls on a weekend

29 MarchMonday 2027

Easter Monday

🎈 long weekend

1 MaySaturday 2027

Labour Day

falls on a weekend

Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave.

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FAQ - Cotonou weather

What is the weather like in Cotonou today?

Today it is about 28° during the day and 26° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Cotonou?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.