Benin
Benin in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Benin in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Benin in December?
- Malanville is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (94°F) in December; Ganvié is the coolest at 31°C (88°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Benin in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Porto-Novo (28°C (83°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
35°
Malanville
Coolest
31°
Ganvié
Driest
0 mm
Malanville
Warmest sea
28°
Porto-Novo
Malanville is the warm end of Benin in December (35°C (94°F)); Ganvié the cool end (31°C (88°F)). On average it is about as warm as November. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Cotonou, Ganvié, and Porto-Novo.
Best places in Benin in December
89 
Cotonou
Littoral Department · Benin
32° / 24° 16 mm Dec
92
Ganvié
Atlantique Department · Benin
31° / 24° 14 mm Dec
87
Porto-Novo
Ouémé Department · Benin
32° / 24° 17 mm Dec
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88
Ouidah
Atlantique Department · Benin
32° / 23° 17 mm Dec
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61
Abomey
Zou Department · Benin
33° / 22° 15 mm Dec
58
Natitingou
Atakora Department · Benin
34° / 18° 3 mm Dec
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60
Gogounou
Alibori Department · Benin
34° / 16° 1 mm Dec
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59
Banikoara
Alibori Department · Benin
34° / 17° 1 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganvié | 31° | 24° | 14 mm | 28° | 92 |
| Cotonou | 32° | 24° | 16 mm | 28° | 89 |
| Ouidah | 32° | 23° | 17 mm | — | 88 |
| Porto-Novo | 32° | 24° | 17 mm | 28° | 87 |
| Avrankou | 32° | 23° | 15 mm | — | 85 |
| Adjarra | 32° | 23° | 15 mm | — | 85 |
| Abomey | 33° | 22° | 15 mm | — | 61 |
| Gogounou | 34° | 16° | 1 mm | — | 60 |
| Kandi | 34° | 16° | 1 mm | — | 60 |
| Banikoara | 34° | 17° | 1 mm | — | 59 |
| Natitingou | 34° | 18° | 3 mm | — | 58 |
| Djougou | 34° | 18° | 3 mm | — | 57 |
| Nikki | 34° | 17° | 1 mm | — | 56 |
| Parakou | 34° | 19° | 3 mm | — | 55 |
| Malanville | 35° | 18° | 0 mm | — | 53 |
| Ségbana | 35° | 16° | 0 mm | — | 53 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Benin in December?
Average daytime highs range from 31° in Ganvié to 35° in Malanville.
Can you swim in Benin in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Porto-Novo at about 28°.