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Best time to visit Benin

Capital: Porto-NovoFrenchUpdated October 2026
By region

When to visit Benin

November–March is the best, with dry weather and Harmattan haze December–February. The south has two rainy seasons, April–July and September–November; the north is hottest March–May.

Best months across Benin

Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.

PlaceJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Cotonou★ 30°★ 30°★ 30°30°29°28°27°27°27°28°★ 29°★ 30°
Ouidah★ 31°★ 32°★ 31°30°30°28°27°27°28°28°★ 30°★ 31°

Weather & best time by place

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