Cotonou in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cotonou in january 2025
The weather in Cotonou in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
79°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
29%
12%
7%
Weather at 12pm
92°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
20%
10%
3%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
73% of time
14%
10%
3%
Weather at 3am
81°F
63%
22%
8%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cotonou in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cotonou in january.
The climate of Cotonou in january is good
The weather in january in Cotonou is relatively dry (with 1.4in of rainfall over 2 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 1.4in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is very warm in this location the month of january. The high seasonal norm is 92°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Cotonou is 86°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cotonou in the month of january with a maximum record of 99°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2015. You can plan to have 86°F or more across the month.
In january in Cotonou, the days on average last 11:48. The sun rises at 07:06 and sets at 18:54.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go there in Benin.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cotonou in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 99°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 72°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 80°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 17% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cotonou in january 2024:
74°F to 101°F
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76°F to 101°F
76°F to 99°F
77°F to 97°F
76°F to 95°F
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72°F to 103°F
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76°F to 101°F
Map: other cities in Benin in january
Cities near Cotonou:
| Lokossa in january | good weather |
| Bohicon in january | good weather |
| Save in january | good weather |
| Tchaourou in january | good weather |
| Natitingou in january | good weather |
| Kandi in january | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Cotonou
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Weather data for Cotonou in january:
Weather data for Cotonou for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cotonou. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cotonou can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cotonú.