Weather in September in Benin
Considering a trip to Benin this September 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 September?
September in Benin generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Cotonou at 28°C to very warm in Kandi at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Kandi and 24°C in Cotonou.For a closer look at conditions across Benin, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cotonou with an average of 134 mm to heavy rainfall in Dassa-Zoumé with 197 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected in Cotonou. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Benin climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Benin?
Cotonou
In September Cotonou 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.
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Ouidah
In September Ouidah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cococodji
In September Cococodji 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.
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Dassa-Zoumé
In September Dassa-Zoumé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Abomey-Calavi
In September Abomey-Calavi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Benin?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Cotonou, September might be a good time to visit Benin.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cotonou. In contrast, June tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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