When to go · Cotonou
Cotonou in December
Great month. Dry; dust haze begins.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Benin overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Benin overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Cotonou
Dry; dust haze begins.
Weather in December
- CotonouHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Coast and lagoons, Benin · Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo, Grand-Popo, Ganviébest weather
Two rainy seasons; July–August is often a drier, cooler break. Humid all year.
Long dry season season
The most comfortable months for walking, markets and the beach road.
Watch: Harmattan dust haze from December to February; dry, hot afternoons.
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.
Christmas and New Year
24 Dec – 1 Jan · Churches, homes, hotels
Family gatherings; prices rise.
Christmas
25 Dec · Benin
Family holiday; Cotonou busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Benin overall
- Medium
- Prices · Benin overall
- Medium
Benin overall: Dry and warm; festive season in Cotonou.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen