Cotonou in July
The weather in July
In July, Cotonou averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 130 mm of precipitation spread over about 23 wet days, with average cloud cover near 50%.
Days are 1.3° cooler than in June on average, and August brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.
July scores 54/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th 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 19:10 local time, giving 12 h 27 min of daylight. Days shorten by 5 minutes over the month.
Why 54/100?
How the score for July is builtBeach score this month: 70/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Cotonou this month
Ganvie
Benin's best in July
Ekpè
Porto-Novo
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Cotonou in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Cotonou?
July scores 54/100 for Cotonou, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 23 wet days.
How warm is Cotonou in July?
Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 24°C in July.
Does it rain a lot in Cotonou in July?
Cotonou receives about 130 mm of precipitation in July, falling on around 23 days.
Can you swim in Cotonou in July?
The sea averages 26°C in July, warm enough for most swimmers.