Benin
Benin in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Benin in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Benin in August?
- Malanville is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in August; Ganvié is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Benin in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Porto-Novo (25°C (77°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Malanville
Coolest
28°
Ganvié
Driest
51 mm
Ouidah
Warmest sea
25°
Porto-Novo
Malanville is the warm end of Benin in August (31°C (87°F)); Ganvié the cool end (28°C (82°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Ganvié.
Best places in Benin in August
78 
Cotonou
Littoral Department · Benin
28° / 23° 54 mm Aug
77
Porto-Novo
Ouémé Department · Benin
28° / 23° 54 mm Aug
78
Ganvié
Atlantique Department · Benin
28° / 23° 57 mm Aug
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78
Ouidah
Atlantique Department · Benin
28° / 23° 51 mm Aug
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60
Abomey
Zou Department · Benin
28° / 21° 109 mm Aug
55
Natitingou
Atakora Department · Benin
28° / 21° 260 mm Aug
56
Parakou
Borgou Department · Benin
28° / 21° 204 mm Aug
56
Djougou
Donga · Benin
28° / 20° 271 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 28° | 23° | 54 mm | 25° | 78 |
| Ganvié | 28° | 23° | 57 mm | 25° | 78 |
| Ouidah | 28° | 23° | 51 mm | — | 78 |
| Porto-Novo | 28° | 23° | 54 mm | 25° | 77 |
| Avrankou | 28° | 23° | 60 mm | — | 76 |
| Adjarra | 28° | 22° | 58 mm | — | 75 |
| Abomey | 28° | 21° | 109 mm | — | 60 |
| Nikki | 28° | 20° | 218 mm | — | 59 |
| Parakou | 28° | 21° | 204 mm | — | 56 |
| Djougou | 28° | 20° | 271 mm | — | 56 |
| Natitingou | 28° | 21° | 260 mm | — | 55 |
| Gogounou | 29° | 21° | 253 mm | — | 54 |
| Ségbana | 30° | 22° | 282 mm | — | 53 |
| Kandi | 30° | 22° | 257 mm | — | 53 |
| Banikoara | 30° | 22° | 246 mm | — | 52 |
| Malanville | 31° | 23° | 225 mm | — | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Benin in August?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Ganvié to 31° in Malanville.
Can you swim in Benin in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Porto-Novo at about 25°.