Benin
Benin in June
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Benin in June — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Benin in June?
- Malanville is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (95°F) in June; Ganvié is the coolest at 29°C (85°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Benin in June?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Porto-Novo (28°C (82°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
35°
Malanville
Coolest
29°
Ganvié
Driest
115 mm
Malanville
Warmest sea
28°
Porto-Novo
Malanville is the warm end of Benin in June (35°C (95°F)); Ganvié the cool end (29°C (85°F)). On average it is 2 °C (4 °F) cooler than May. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Ganvié.
Best places in Benin in June
64 
Cotonou
Littoral Department · Benin
30° / 24° 275 mm Jun
64
Porto-Novo
Ouémé Department · Benin
30° / 23° 269 mm Jun
64
Ganvié
Atlantique Department · Benin
29° / 24° 261 mm Jun
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65
Ouidah
Atlantique Department · Benin
30° / 23° 274 mm Jun
53
Natitingou
Atakora Department · Benin
31° / 22° 144 mm Jun
52
Parakou
Borgou Department · Benin
31° / 21° 153 mm Jun
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52
Abomey
Zou Department · Benin
30° / 22° 153 mm Jun
53
Djougou
Donga · Benin
31° / 21° 148 mm Jun
Weather in June by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouidah | 30° | 23° | 274 mm | — | 65 |
| Avrankou | 30° | 23° | 263 mm | — | 65 |
| Adjarra | 30° | 23° | 269 mm | — | 65 |
| Cotonou | 30° | 24° | 275 mm | 28° | 64 |
| Porto-Novo | 30° | 23° | 269 mm | 28° | 64 |
| Ganvié | 29° | 24° | 261 mm | 28° | 64 |
| Nikki | 30° | 21° | 152 mm | — | 58 |
| Natitingou | 31° | 22° | 144 mm | — | 53 |
| Djougou | 31° | 21° | 148 mm | — | 53 |
| Parakou | 31° | 21° | 153 mm | — | 52 |
| Abomey | 30° | 22° | 153 mm | — | 52 |
| Gogounou | 32° | 23° | 147 mm | — | 52 |
| Ségbana | 33° | 23° | 153 mm | — | 49 |
| Kandi | 33° | 23° | 144 mm | — | 47 |
| Banikoara | 33° | 23° | 136 mm | — | 46 |
| Malanville | 35° | 25° | 115 mm | — | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Benin in June?
Average daytime highs range from 29° in Ganvié to 35° in Malanville.
Can you swim in Benin in June?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Porto-Novo at about 28°.