Climate of Porto-Novo, Ouémé, Benin
Point-value climate at Porto-Novo (Ouémé, Benin). Population approximately 300,000.
Located in Ouémé, Benin, Porto-Novo has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 300,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March, with rainfall varying from 15 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 274 mm / 10.8 in (June) — about 1249 mm / 49.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Benin, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Porto-Novo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, December.
Best time to visit Porto-Novo →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8°C82°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.8°C83.8°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29°C84.2°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.5°C83.3°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.9°C82.2°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.9°C82.2°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| December | 27.8°C82°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Porto-Novo?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, December. Porto-Novo's warmest month is March at an average of 29°C / 84.2°F, and its driest month is January with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Porto-Novo?
Porto-Novo, in Ouémé, Benin, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1249 mm / 49.2 in, with the wettest month being June (274 mm / 10.8 in) and the driest January (15 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Porto-Novo in March?
The average temperature in Porto-Novo in March is 29°C / 84.2°F, with rainfall of about 83 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Porto-Novo?
The driest month in Porto-Novo is January, with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.8°C / 82°F.
When is the wettest month in Porto-Novo?
The wettest month in Porto-Novo is June, with approximately 274 mm / 10.8 in of average monthly rainfall.