Benin Capital
Best time to visit Porto-Novo
Go inJuly–August
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Easy to visit from Cotonou, 30 km away.
See Porto-Novo on the globePorto-Novo month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Good | 32°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Mixed | 32°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Mixed | 30°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Great | 28°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Great | 28°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 29°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Great | 30°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Good to know
- The heaviest rain falls in April–May.
Porto-Novo is Benin’s official capital, though the government mostly sits in Cotonou.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Porto-Novo?
The best time to visit Porto-Novo is July–August. Easy to visit from Cotonou, 30 km away.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Porto-Novo?
Fares to Porto-Novo stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.
When is Porto-Novo busiest?
Porto-Novo rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Porto-Novo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and July the coolest at 27°C. The wettest period is March–June and September–October.
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- Ouidah best in Jul–Aug
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