Benin
Benin in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Benin in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Benin in March?
- Malanville is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 39°C (103°F) in March; Cotonou is the coolest at 32°C (90°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Benin in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Cotonou (29°C (84°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
39°
Malanville
Coolest
32°
Cotonou
Driest
3 mm
Malanville
Warmest sea
29°
Cotonou
Across Benin, March highs run from 32°C (90°F) (Cotonou) to 39°C (103°F) (Malanville). On average it is about as warm as February. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Ganvié.
Best places in Benin in March
79 
Cotonou
Littoral Department · Benin
32° / 25° 80 mm Mar
76
Porto-Novo
Ouémé Department · Benin
33° / 25° 83 mm Mar
79
Ganvié
Atlantique Department · Benin
33° / 25° 77 mm Mar
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76
Ouidah
Atlantique Department · Benin
33° / 25° 73 mm Mar
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44
Abomey
Zou Department · Benin
34° / 23° 77 mm Mar
41
Natitingou
Atakora Department · Benin
36° / 23° 28 mm Mar
40
Parakou
Borgou Department · Benin
36° / 23° 36 mm Mar
41
Djougou
Donga · Benin
36° / 23° 33 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 32° | 25° | 80 mm | 29° | 79 |
| Ganvié | 33° | 25° | 77 mm | 29° | 79 |
| Porto-Novo | 33° | 25° | 83 mm | 29° | 76 |
| Ouidah | 33° | 25° | 73 mm | — | 76 |
| Adjarra | 33° | 25° | 84 mm | — | 74 |
| Avrankou | 33° | 25° | 83 mm | — | 73 |
| Abomey | 34° | 23° | 77 mm | — | 44 |
| Nikki | 36° | 22° | 25 mm | — | 43 |
| Natitingou | 36° | 23° | 28 mm | — | 41 |
| Djougou | 36° | 23° | 33 mm | — | 41 |
| Parakou | 36° | 23° | 36 mm | — | 40 |
| Malanville | 39° | 25° | 3 mm | — | 38 |
| Gogounou | 38° | 23° | 11 mm | — | 38 |
| Banikoara | 38° | 23° | 9 mm | — | 38 |
| Kandi | 38° | 24° | 8 mm | — | 38 |
| Ségbana | 39° | 23° | 8 mm | — | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Benin in March?
Average daytime highs range from 32° in Cotonou to 39° in Malanville.
Can you swim in Benin in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Cotonou at about 29°.