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Benin in April

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Benin in April — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Benin in April?
Malanville is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 40°C (104°F) in April; Ganvié is the coolest at 32°C (89°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Benin in April?
Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Porto-Novo (29°C (84°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
40°
Malanville
Coolest
32°
Ganvié
Driest
18 mm
Malanville
Warmest sea
29°
Porto-Novo

Malanville is the warm end of Benin in April (40°C (104°F)); Ganvié the cool end (32°C (89°F)). On average it is about as warm as March. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Ganvié.

Best places in Benin in April

Cotonou i
72 Benin

Cotonou

Littoral Department · Benin
33° / 25° 120 mm Apr
Porto-Novo i
73 Benin

Porto-Novo

Ouémé Department · Benin
32° / 25° 124 mm Apr
Ganvié i
77 Benin

Ganvié

Atlantique Department · Benin
32° / 25° 115 mm Apr
Ouidah i
74 Benin

Ouidah

Atlantique Department · Benin
32° / 25° 127 mm Apr
Abomey i
45 Benin

Abomey

Zou Department · Benin
33° / 23° 128 mm Apr
Natitingou i
42 Benin

Natitingou

Atakora Department · Benin
35° / 24° 71 mm Apr
Parakou i
41 Benin

Parakou

Borgou Department · Benin
35° / 23° 74 mm Apr
Djougou i
41 Benin

Djougou

Donga · Benin
35° / 23° 75 mm Apr

Weather in April by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Ganvié 32° 25° 115 mm 29° 77
Ouidah 32° 25° 127 mm — 74
Porto-Novo 32° 25° 124 mm 29° 73
Cotonou 33° 25° 120 mm 29° 72
Avrankou 33° 25° 119 mm — 71
Adjarra 33° 25° 119 mm — 70
Abomey 33° 23° 128 mm — 45
Nikki 35° 23° 59 mm — 43
Natitingou 35° 24° 71 mm — 42
Parakou 35° 23° 74 mm — 41
Djougou 35° 23° 75 mm — 41
Malanville 40° 27° 18 mm — 37
Banikoara 38° 25° 32 mm — 37
Kandi 39° 26° 37 mm — 37
Gogounou 37° 25° 39 mm — 36
Ségbana 38° 26° 45 mm — 36

Public holidays in April

No nationwide public holidays this month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Benin in April?

Average daytime highs range from 32° in Ganvié to 40° in Malanville.

Can you swim in Benin in April?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Porto-Novo at about 29°.