July weather forecast
Benin

July in Benin is the height of the wet season, experiencing the highest rainfall throughout the year. The average precipitation can rise to 280mm (11.02"), making it the rainiest month, particularly in the southern part of the country.

Temperature-wise, July mirrors the previous months with averages between 24°C (75.2°F) and 31°C (87.8°F). The minimum temperature in coastal cities like Cotonou and Porto-Novo hovers around 24°C (75.2°F), whereas in the northern cities, such as Kandi and Natitingou, nighttime temperatures drop to approximately 22°C (71.6°F). Despite the occasional cooler nights in the north, the daytime remains quite warm across the country.

The heavy rains and high humidity in July often result in overcast skies and fewer sunshine hours. The country's landscape transforms, with greener, more lush vegetation owing to the ample rainfall. Traveling around the country might be challenging during this period due to the possibility of flooded roads and disrupted transportation services.

Looking ahead to August, the intensity of the rainy season begins to wane, particularly in the southern regions. Despite a reduction in rainfall, temperatures remain relatively constant, maintaining the overall humid and warm climate that characterizes the wet season in Benin.

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• Porto Novo - July »
  July, the central month of the rainy season, is characterized by the highest levels of rainfall recorded in Porto Novo. The months with the highest humidity in Porto Novo are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
• Cotonou - July »
  As July unfurls in Cotonou, the city witnesses further moderation in temperature and a significant reduction in rainfall. Cotonou's average temperature throughout the nights in July exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F).
• Parakou - July »
  In July, in Parakou the rain falls for 22.8 days. In July, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 38°C (100.4°F).
• Djougou - July »
  In Djougou during July, the rain falls for 22.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation. July, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Djougou, Benin.
• Bohicon - July »
  The month with the most rainfall in Bohicon is July, when the rain falls for 26.5 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation. In Bohicon in July, during 26.5 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kandi - July »
  The month of July in Kandi is defined by its high rainfall frequency, with the precipitation reaching its peak at 103mm (4.06") over a span of nearly 21 days. In Kandi in July, during 20.8 rainfall days, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Natitingou - July »
  In Natitingou in July, during 26 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Natitingou, Benin.
• Ouidah - July »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Ouidah, Benin, are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The month with the least sunshine in Ouidah is July, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.
• Abomey - July »
  In Abomey in July, during 14 rainfall days, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of July in Abomey, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:12.
• Save - July »
  The month with the most rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 26.5 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Save is July, when the rain falls for 26.5 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.
• Tchaourou - July »
  On the first day of July in Tchaourou, Benin, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:12. The weather pattern in the heart of the rainy season in Tchaourou sees July receiving the highest rainfall of the year at 165mm (6.5").