Cotonou weather in March

March in Cotonou: sweltering, a little rain, with very humid — a good time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Cotonou · #475 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cotonou climate normals — March

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low27°C / 80°F
Feels like (high)37°C / 99°F
Rainfall58 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days16 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 76°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cotonou in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Cotonou?
March in Cotonou: sweltering, a little rain, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Cotonou on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Cotonou in March?
In March, Cotonou averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 26.9°C, with about 58.3 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cotonou in March?
Cotonou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in March.

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