January weather forecast
Benin

January in Benin marks the heart of the dry season, often characterized by warm, dry conditions with minimal rainfall. Average temperatures in January usually range between 24°C (75.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), creating a comfortable climate for sightseeing and other outdoor activities. This month is recognized for its relatively lower humidity levels compared to the wet season, providing more pleasant and less oppressive heat.

The northern region of the country, including cities such as Kandi and Natitingou, experiences somewhat cooler nights, with minimum temperatures dropping to 15°C (59°F), whereas in the south, including Cotonou, the economic hub of Benin, and Porto-Novo, the capital city, minimum temperatures are generally warmer, around 24°C (75.2°F).

January also sees the continued influence of the Harmattan wind, a dry and dusty northeasterly trade wind that blows from the Sahara Desert. This wind is known to reduce visibility due to the dust it carries, which can sometimes result in disruption to travel plans.

In terms of precipitation, January is one of the driest months of the year in Benin, with rainfall volumes typically less than 10mm (0.39"). The minimal rainfall, coupled with the Harmattan wind, creates a distinctly arid feel to the landscape during this time.

In comparison to December, January generally experiences similar weather conditions, as both months fall within the dry season. However, moving into February, the Harmattan wind typically starts to wane, and although the weather remains largely dry, the average temperatures start to rise slightly as Benin transitions towards its wet season in the following months.

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• Porto Novo - January »
  In Porto Novo January is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F). Porto Novo reaches its average highest temperatures in January, measuring 33.8°C (92.8°F) at the peak and 24°C (75.2°F) at the lowest.
• Cotonou - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Cotonou is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Cotonou sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:46.
• Parakou - January »
  January is the first month it rains in Parakou. How many hours of sunshine does Parakou have in January?
• Djougou - January »
  The least humid month in Djougou is January, with an average relative humidity of 19%. The months with the most sunshine in Djougou are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
• Bohicon - January »
  The least humid month in Bohicon is January, with an average relative humidity of 53%. The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is calculated to be 48°C (118.4°F).
• Kandi - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 15%, January is the least humid month in Kandi, Benin. The months with the most sunshine in Kandi are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
• Natitingou - January »
  The least humid month in Natitingou is January, with an average relative humidity of 17%. In comparison to other winter months, the weather of Natitingou, Benin in January showcases some interesting traits.
• Ouidah - January »
  In Ouidah snow does not fall in January through August, October through December. The months with the highest UV index in Ouidah are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Abomey - January »
  On the first day of January in Abomey, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of January, in Abomey, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.
• Save - January »
  The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is computed to be 48°C (118.4°F). The least humid month in Save is January, with an average relative humidity of 53%.
• Tchaourou - January »
  Tchaourou, moving into January, logs an average high-temperature of a still hot 34°C (93.2°F), mirroring the temperature of the previous month. January and December are months with the least rain in Tchaourou when 8mm (0.31") of rain is typically aggregated.