Weather forecast for today
Cotonou, Benin

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, 19. Jun

Scattered Thunderstorms
06:35

19:07
WAT
Scattered Thunderstorms
29°C / 25°C
  • Wind: 21km/h WSW
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • UV index: 6
Today, on Thursday, 19th of June, expect scattered thunderstorms, which could cause brief interruptions in outdoor plans.
With a high probability, light precipitation is predicted. A daytime temperature reaching up to a moderately hot 29°C will subtly contrast with a nighttime low of a warm 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is appraised at a sweltering 35°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Forecasts show the temperature anticipated to reach the usual June high of 29.2°C.
Sunrise will be at 06:35 and sunset at 19:07; the daylight will last for 12h and 32min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
04:22 WAT
Partly Cloudy
  • 28°C
  • Feels like: 32°C
  • Wind: 23km/h WSW
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1013.21mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 0
Currently, in Cotonou, a mix of cloud cover and clear skies can be seen.
The temperature is a warm 28°C, and the felt air temperature of which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity comes in at calculated to be a tropical 32°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's predicted 29°C.

Weather radar - Cotonou, Benin

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The temperature at 04:22 WAT is 28°C. Feels-like temperature is 32°C.
What is the weather forecast for Cotonou for today?
Today, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with the potential for localized flooding in some areas.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 6mm is forecasted. The likelihood of rainfall is 60%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature in Cotonou will be 29°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is computed to be 35°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 29.2°C in June. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 23.7°C.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Thursday, in Cotonou, sunrise will be at 06:35 and sunset at 19:07 (WAT).
How many hours of daylight will Cotonou have today?
In Cotonou, Benin, the length of the day today will be 12h and 32min.

Hourly weather forecast

6h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 18km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
Sunrise: 06:35
8h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 12km/h W
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
10h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 13km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1016mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
12h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 16km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
14h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 19km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 16km
16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 20km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 17km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 19:07
20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 18km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
22h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 16km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Today, in Cotonou, a combination of gloomy, unstable and rain-filled weather is anticipated.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rainfall is predicted at 5h, 6h, 9h, and from 12h to 15h.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 29°C and the lowest temperature of 27°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 34°C and a minimum of 31°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 17h.
The high temperature is expected to be resembling June's usual value of 29.2°C. The temperature low is forecasted to be also alike with the usual June value of 23.7°C.
Updated: Jun 19, 2025 @ 03:22:41 UTC
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Cotonou, Benin

  • en: Cotonou, Benin
  • es: Cotonú, Benín
  • hr: Kotonu, Benin
  • sr: Kotonu, Benin
  • zh: 科托努, 贝宁
  • Latitude: 6.370293°
  • Longitude: 2.391236°
  • Elevation: 4 m
  • Current time: 05:03 WAT
  • Sunrise: 06:35 WAT
  • Sunset: 19:07 WAT
  • Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo
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