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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Porto-Novo Climate

Porto-Novo is a city in Benin (16) with a population of about 264,320. Its average annual temperature is 27.3°C (81°F), with roughly 1269 mm of rain per year.

27.3°C

Avg Temp

1269

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month


Porto-Novo Climate

Porto-Novo has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F) and receives about 1269 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27.3°C

Avg Temp

1269

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Porto-Novo — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January28° / 82°16 mm
February29° / 84°34 mm
March29° / 84°83 mm
April29° / 83°119 mm
May28° / 82°199 mm
June27° / 80°282 mm
July26° / 78°130 mm
August25° / 78°54 mm
September26° / 79°133 mm
October27° / 80°159 mm
November28° / 82°44 mm
December28° / 82°16 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Porto-Novo

The most comfortable months to visit Porto-Novo are typically August, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 33°C high). The coldest is August (near 23°C low). June is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Porto-Novo are typically August, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Porto-Novo, Benin has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C and about 1269 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Porto-Novo average about 33°C (91°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.