When to go · Cotonou
Cotonou in April
Mixed month. Rains begin; humid.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Benin overall
- Prices
- Low
- Benin overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Cotonou
Rains begin; humid.
Weather in April
- CotonouHighs around 32 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Coast and lagoons, Benin · Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo, Grand-Popo, Ganviérainy
Two rainy seasons; July–August is often a drier, cooler break. Humid all year.
Main rains season
Green and cooler evenings.
Watch: Heavy downpours, flooded streets and scarce taxis, peaking in June.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Benin overall
- Low
- Prices · Benin overall
- Low
Benin overall: Long rains begin on the coast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast