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Benin Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Benin in November.

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Cotonou Ouidah Dassa-Zoumé Allada

Planning a trip to Benin this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Benin in November

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Cotonou at 30°C (86°F) to very hot in Kandi at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Kandi and 26°C (79°F) in Cotonou. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Benin, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kandi with an average of 0.7 mm (0.03 in) to moderate rainfall in Grand-Popo with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cotonou sees close to 245 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Benin in November

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Benin

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Benin?

Temperature range in Benin (November)

Precipitation variation in Benin (November)

Cotonou

In November Cotonou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
245 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Cotonou →

Ouidah

In November Ouidah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
245 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ouidah →

Cococodji

In November Cococodji generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
245 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Cococodji →

Dassa-Zoumé

In November Dassa-Zoumé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
219 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Dassa-Zoumé →

Abomey-Calavi

In November Abomey-Calavi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
245 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Abomey-Calavi →

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Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Benin in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cotonou 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Ouidah 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Dassa-Zoumé 35°C (95°F) 23°C (73°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Allada 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Porto-Novo 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Kandi 37°C (99°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)

Benin weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Benin in November?

Expect tolerable weather across Benin in November. The popular destination of Cotonou averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Benin in November?

Cotonou averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Benin get a lot of rain in November?

November is on the drier side in Benin. Cotonou averages only about 71 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Benin?

In our opinion, November is a good time to visit Benin with overall pleasant weather in Cotonou.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly perfect weather in Cotonou. In contrast, May and June tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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