Cotonou in April
The weather in April
In April, Cotonou averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 27° — hot weather by day. Expect around 114 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 50%.
Temperatures are much the same as in March, and May brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
April scores 41/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Cotonou. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:59 local time, giving 12 h 16 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 9 minutes over the month.
Why 41/100?
How the score for April is builtBeach score this month: 63/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Cotonou this month
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Cotonou in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cotonou?
April scores 41/100 for Cotonou, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 27 wet days.
How warm is Cotonou in April?
Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 27°C in April.
Does it rain a lot in Cotonou in April?
Cotonou receives about 114 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 27 days.
Can you swim in Cotonou in April?
The sea averages 29°C in April, warm enough for most swimmers.