Cotonou weather in February (Benin)

What is the weather forecast for Cotonou in February? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

February in Cotonou generally includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 27°C at night. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Cotonou in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cotonou climate page with graphs.

 

Cotonou, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Benin in February

Find out more about the weather in Benin and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cotonou.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Benin? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Benin. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.