Question 1

Is Cotonou safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Cotonou, Benin “some risk”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Cotonou in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Cotonou averages about 26°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Cotonou?

Accepted Answer

Cotonou is warmest in Feb and driest in Jan; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	28	29	29	28	28	26	26	25	26	27	28	28
Sea °C	28	28	29	29	29	28	26	25	26	27	29	28
Rain (days)	13	33	78	119	185	255	120	56	122	133	38	16

Cotonou, Benin

Climate by month