Weather & Climate in Cové, Benin
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cové has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 367.1 sq mi (950.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2210°N, 2.3402°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 11, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in |
Cové has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.2").