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When to go · Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo, month by month

The best months for Porto-Novo: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Porto-Novo's best window: Nov–Mar.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Porto-Novo's best window: Nov–Mar.31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchGreatInside Porto-Novo's best window: Nov–Mar.32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Benin: Long rains begin on the coast.33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Benin: Rainy; lagoon villages and Ganvié still work between showers.33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneAvoidOutside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Benin: Wettest month on the coast; roads flood in Cotonou.33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, rain) (check).33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, rain) (check).33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Benin: Second rains start.32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Benin: Rainy in the south; lagoons are high for boat trips.31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberGreatInside Porto-Novo's best window: Nov–Mar.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberGreatInside Porto-Novo's best window: Nov–Mar.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Porto-Novo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5

    Feb: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 1

    Feb: 1

January: Inside Porto-Novo's best window: Nov–Mar.

February: Inside Porto-Novo's best window: Nov–Mar.

Porto-Novo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.