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When to go · Cotonou

Cotonou in November

Good month. Rains end; comfortable.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
31°C / 24°C
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
Benin overall
Prices
Medium
Benin overall

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Cotonou

Rains end; comfortable.

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • CotonouHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 4 days
  • Coast and lagoons, Benin · Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo, Grand-Popo, Ganviéfine

    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.

  • All Saints

    1 November · Cemeteries and churches

    Public holiday; quiet centre.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Benin overall
Low
Prices · Benin overall
Medium

Benin overall: Dry season returns; green and quiet.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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