Benin
Benin in July
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Benin in July — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Benin in July?
- Malanville is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in July; Ganvié is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Benin in July?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Porto-Novo (26°C (78°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Malanville
Coolest
28°
Ganvié
Driest
117 mm
Ouidah
Warmest sea
26°
Porto-Novo
Across Benin, July highs run from 28°C (82°F) (Ganvié) to 32°C (90°F) (Malanville). On average it is 2 °C (3 °F) cooler than June. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Ganvié.
Best places in Benin in July
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Cotonou
Littoral Department · Benin
29° / 23° 119 mm Jul
73
Porto-Novo
Ouémé Department · Benin
29° / 23° 130 mm Jul
73
Ganvié
Atlantique Department · Benin
28° / 23° 118 mm Jul
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73
Ouidah
Atlantique Department · Benin
28° / 23° 117 mm Jul
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59
Abomey
Zou Department · Benin
28° / 21° 137 mm Jul
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57
Gogounou
Alibori Department · Benin
30° / 22° 205 mm Jul
54
Natitingou
Atakora Department · Benin
29° / 21° 215 mm Jul
54
Parakou
Borgou Department · Benin
29° / 21° 194 mm Jul
Weather in July by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 29° | 23° | 119 mm | 26° | 73 |
| Porto-Novo | 29° | 23° | 130 mm | 26° | 73 |
| Ganvié | 28° | 23° | 118 mm | 26° | 73 |
| Ouidah | 28° | 23° | 117 mm | — | 73 |
| Avrankou | 29° | 23° | 135 mm | — | 72 |
| Adjarra | 29° | 23° | 136 mm | — | 71 |
| Nikki | 29° | 21° | 186 mm | — | 60 |
| Abomey | 28° | 21° | 137 mm | — | 59 |
| Gogounou | 30° | 22° | 205 mm | — | 57 |
| Ségbana | 30° | 22° | 200 mm | — | 55 |
| Natitingou | 29° | 21° | 215 mm | — | 54 |
| Parakou | 29° | 21° | 194 mm | — | 54 |
| Djougou | 29° | 20° | 243 mm | — | 54 |
| Banikoara | 31° | 22° | 204 mm | — | 53 |
| Kandi | 31° | 22° | 198 mm | — | 53 |
| Malanville | 32° | 23° | 182 mm | — | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Benin in July?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Ganvié to 32° in Malanville.
Can you swim in Benin in July?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Porto-Novo at about 26°.