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Weather in August in Benin

Are you planning a trip a to Benin in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Benin in August?

August in Benin generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Cotonou at 27°C to very warm in Kandi at 30°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Kandi and 24°C in Cotonou. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Cotonou.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cotonou with an average of 93 mm to heavy rainfall in Kandi with 252 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 152 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cotonou. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Benin, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Benin's yearly weather, check out our Benin climate page.

Where to go in Benin in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Benin on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Benin?

Cotonou

In August Cotonou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cotonou
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<<   July July
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28°C 
24°C 
136 hours 
139 mm 
12 days 
27°C 
24°C 
152 hours 
93 mm 
9 days 
28°C 
24°C 
165 hours 
134 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Cotonou

Ouidah

In August Ouidah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ouidah
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<<   July July
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29°C 
24°C 
136 hours 
131 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
24°C 
152 hours 
94 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
24°C 
165 hours 
147 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Ouidah

Cococodji

In August Cococodji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cococodji
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<<   July July
<<  
28°C 
24°C 
136 hours 
135 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
24°C 
152 hours 
94 mm 
9 days 
28°C 
24°C 
165 hours 
138 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Cococodji

Dassa-Zoumé

In August Dassa-Zoumé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Dassa-Zoumé
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<<   July July
<<  
31°C 
23°C 
109 hours 
182 mm 
15 days 
30°C 
23°C 
93 hours 
196 mm 
14 days 
31°C 
23°C 
120 hours 
197 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Dassa-Zoumé

Abomey-Calavi

In August Abomey-Calavi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Abomey-Calavi
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<<   July July
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28°C 
24°C 
136 hours 
143 mm 
12 days 
28°C 
24°C 
152 hours 
104 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
24°C 
165 hours 
151 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Abomey-Calavi

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Is August the best time to visit Benin?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Benin. Typically, the climate in Cotonou is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Benin is in January and August with generally perfect weather in Cotonou. The weather in June, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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