When to go · Benin
Benin in April
Mixed month. Long rains begin on the coast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Benin
- Prices
- Low
- Benin
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Benin
Long rains begin on the coast.
Weather in April
- Coast and lagoons · Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo, Grand-Popo, Ganviérainy
Two rainy seasons; July–August is often a drier, cooler break. Humid all year.
- Plateau · Abomey, Bohicon, Dassa-Zoumérainy
Slightly drier than the coast, with Harmattan haze in January.
- North savanna · Parakou, Natitingou, Atakora, Pendjarihot
One rainy season; heat peaks March–April. Large parts are under travel advisories — check.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Easter Monday
Mar–Apr (moves yearly)
Public holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Benin
- Low
- Prices · Benin
- Low
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast