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Weather in January in Benin

Planning a getaway to Benin this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Benin in January?

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very warm in Cotonou at 30°C and very hot in Save at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Save and 26°C in Cotonou. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in Benin in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

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. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Cotonou.

Average sunshine

The city Cotonou usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Benin climate page.

Where to go in Benin in January

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

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Benin, check out our Benin's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
2,349 hours 
1277 mm 
101 days 
30°C 
26°C 
214 hours 
29 mm 
a single day 
31°C 
27°C 
212 hours 
42 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Cotonou

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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
2,349 hours 
1289 mm 
98 days 
32°C 
25°C 
214 hours 
28 mm 
a single day 
32°C 
26°C 
212 hours 
42 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Ouidah

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
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
2,349 hours 
1278 mm 
101 days 
31°C 
25°C 
214 hours 
28 mm 
a single day 
31°C 
26°C 
212 hours 
43 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Cococodji

Dassa-Zoumé

In January Dassa-Zoumé generally has extremely 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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
34°C 
24°C 
2,206 hours 
1179 mm 
103 days 
35°C 
22°C 
220 hours 
6.7 mm 
a single day 
37°C 
24°C 
215 hours 
20 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Dassa-Zoumé

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
2,349 hours 
1358 mm 
101 days 
31°C 
25°C 
214 hours 
31 mm 
a single day 
32°C 
26°C 
212 hours 
48 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Abomey-Calavi

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Benin.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Benin.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Benin? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Benin.

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