Cotonou Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cotonou, Benin. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cotonou varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, November, reaches an impressive 245 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 136 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2349 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of November under a blue sky, with approximately 8.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Cotonou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cotonou enjoys an average of 2349 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Cotonou

June, Cotonou’s wettest month, receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cotonou Precipitation page.