The climate in Cotonou during October can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cotonou and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.9°C 85.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
Average temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 133 mm 5.2 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 27.6°C 81.6°F |
Humidity | 83% |
Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cotonou with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cotonou in October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | March | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
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Driest month: | January | 14mm 0.6ins |
Sunniest month: | November | 8.3hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
Wettest month: | June | 321mm 12.6ins |