Cotonou in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cotonou in august 2025
The weather in Cotonou in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
76°F
Cloudy
45% of time
31%
16%
5%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Partly Cloudy
44% of time
27%
19%
8%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
27%
27%
10%
Weather at 3am
77°F
36%
34%
24%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cotonou in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cotonou in august.
The climate of Cotonou in august is good
In august in Cotonou, the climate is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 6.8in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate comfortable in that locality this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 76°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Cotonou is 79°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cotonou in august with a maximum record of 86°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2013. You can plan to have about 1 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 3 of the month.
In august in Cotonou, the days on average last 12:19. The sun rises at 06:45 and sunset is at 19:04.
With proper weather, august is okay (but not good) to go in that area in Benin.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cotonou in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 72°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 78°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 80°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.69km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:04 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cotonou in august 2024:
74°F to 79°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
70°F to 90°F
70°F to 86°F
72°F to 83°F
74°F to 77°F
70°F to 83°F
70°F to 86°F
70°F to 86°F
74°F to 88°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 86°F
72°F to 92°F
74°F to 88°F
74°F to 77°F
74°F to 85°F
70°F to 94°F
74°F to 86°F
74°F to 83°F
72°F to 88°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 76°F
76°F to 83°F
72°F to 86°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 86°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
74°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Benin in august
Cities near Cotonou:
| Lokossa in august | tolerable weather |
| Bohicon in august | tolerable weather |
| Save in august | tolerable weather |
| Tchaourou in august | tolerable weather |
| Natitingou in august | bad weather |
| Kandi in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Cotonou
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Weather data for Cotonou in august:
Weather data for Cotonou for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cotonou. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cotonou can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cotonú.