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Benin in February

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

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Benin in February?
Ségbana is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 37°C (99°F) in February; Ganvié is the coolest at 32°C (90°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Benin in February?
Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Ganvié (28°C (83°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
37°
Ségbana
Coolest
32°
Ganvié
Driest
0 mm
Malanville
Warmest sea
28°
Ganvié

Ségbana is the warm end of Benin in February (37°C (99°F)); Ganvié the cool end (32°C (90°F)). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer than January. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Cotonou, Ganvié, and Porto-Novo.

Best places in Benin in February

Cotonou i
84 Benin

Cotonou

Littoral Department · Benin
33° / 25° 32 mm Feb
Ganvié i
87 Benin

Ganvié

Atlantique Department · Benin
32° / 25° 31 mm Feb
Porto-Novo i
81 Benin

Porto-Novo

Ouémé Department · Benin
33° / 25° 35 mm Feb
Ouidah i
82 Benin

Ouidah

Atlantique Department · Benin
33° / 25° 34 mm Feb
Abomey i
50 Benin

Abomey

Zou Department · Benin
35° / 23° 32 mm Feb
Natitingou i
48 Benin

Natitingou

Atakora Department · Benin
36° / 21° 4 mm Feb
Djougou i
47 Benin

Djougou

Donga · Benin
36° / 21° 5 mm Feb
Gogounou i
46 Benin

Gogounou

Alibori Department · Benin
36° / 20° 2 mm Feb

Weather in February by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Ganvié 32° 25° 31 mm 28° 87
Cotonou 33° 25° 32 mm 28° 84
Ouidah 33° 25° 34 mm — 82
Porto-Novo 33° 25° 35 mm 28° 81
Adjarra 33° 24° 34 mm — 79
Avrankou 34° 24° 33 mm — 78
Abomey 35° 23° 32 mm — 50
Natitingou 36° 21° 4 mm — 48
Djougou 36° 21° 5 mm — 47
Gogounou 36° 20° 2 mm — 46
Banikoara 36° 20° 1 mm — 46
Nikki 36° 19° 2 mm — 46
Kandi 36° 20° 1 mm — 45
Parakou 36° 21° 7 mm — 43
Malanville 37° 21° 0 mm — 41
Ségbana 37° 19° 2 mm — 40

Public holidays in February

No nationwide public holidays this month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Benin in February?

Average daytime highs range from 32° in Ganvié to 37° in Ségbana.

Can you swim in Benin in February?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Ganvié at about 28°.