Cotonou weather in October (Benin)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cotonou in October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During October, Cotonou usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 29°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 25°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Cotonou in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and August typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cotonou, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 208 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Benin in October

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 26°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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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