Benin weather in January

Considering a trip to Benin this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Benin in January?

January in Benin generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Cotonou to 35°C in Save. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Save and 26°C in Cotonou. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kandi with an average of 0.2 mm to moderate rainfall in Abomey-Calavi with 31 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Cotonou, marking it as the year's driest month. The city Cotonou usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Benin for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Benin climate page.

Where to go in Benin in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Benin on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Benin

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

Average weather in Cotonou

In January Cotonou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cotonou
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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30°C 
26°C 
221 hours 
38 mm 
2 days 
30°C 
26°C 
214 hours 
29 mm 
1 day 
31°C 
27°C 
212 hours 
42 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Cotonou

Average weather in Ouidah

In January Ouidah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ouidah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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32°C 
26°C 
221 hours 
40 mm 
2 days 
32°C 
25°C 
214 hours 
28 mm 
1 day 
32°C 
26°C 
212 hours 
42 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Ouidah

Average weather in Cococodji

In January Cococodji generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cococodji
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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31°C 
26°C 
221 hours 
38 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
25°C 
214 hours 
28 mm 
1 day 
31°C 
26°C 
212 hours 
43 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Cococodji

Average weather in Dassa-Zoumé

In January Dassa-Zoumé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Dassa-Zoumé
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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35°C 
23°C 
220 hours 
6.5 mm 
1 day 
35°C 
22°C 
220 hours 
6.7 mm 
1 day 
37°C 
24°C 
215 hours 
20 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Dassa-Zoumé

Average weather in Abomey-Calavi

In January Abomey-Calavi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Abomey-Calavi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
221 hours 
41 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
25°C 
214 hours 
31 mm 
1 day 
32°C 
26°C 
212 hours 
48 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Abomey-Calavi

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Is January the best time to visit Benin?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Benin with overall perfect weather in Cotonou.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cotonou. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.

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