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Cotonou, Benin
Full City Profile
679,012
Population
22,263/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
81°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Cotonou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3654°N, 2.4183°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in |
Cotonou has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.5").