Cotonou in March
The weather in March
In March, Cotonou averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 27° — hot weather by day. Expect around 63 mm of precipitation spread over about 20 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.
Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
March scores 44/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th 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 06:58 and sets at 19:02 local time, giving 12 h 05 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 10 minutes over the month.
Why 44/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 66/100 (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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Cotonou?
March scores 44/100 for Cotonou, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 20 wet days.
How warm is Cotonou in March?
Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 27°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Cotonou in March?
Cotonou receives about 63 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 20 days.
Can you swim in Cotonou in March?
The sea averages 29°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.