Benin weather in April
Planning a journey to Benin this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Benin in April?
Benin offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter very warm temperatures, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Cotonou to 40°C in Kandi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Kandi and 27°C in Cotonou. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kandi with an average of 26 mm to high rainfall in Abomey-Calavi with 103 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 219 hours of sunshine in Cotonou. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at April's conditions in Benin, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Benin's yearly weather, check out our Benin climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Benin?
Average weather in Cotonou
In April Cotonou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ouidah
In April Ouidah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cococodji
In April Cococodji generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Dassa-Zoumé
In April Dassa-Zoumé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Abomey-Calavi
In April Abomey-Calavi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Benin?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Benin with overall pleasant weather in Cotonou.
Generally speaking, January and August provide perfect weather in Cotonou. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.
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