Cotonou weather in September (Benin)

Will it be warm or cold in Cotonou this September? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for September in Cotonou includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 28°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 24°C.

Precipitation

Cotonou in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 165 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and August generally stand out with 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 September

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Benin in September

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

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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 24°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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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