Cotonou weather in October
October in Cotonou: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Cotonou · #521 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cotonou climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 225 mm / 8.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cotonou in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Cotonou?
- October in Cotonou: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Cotonou on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Cotonou in October?
- In October, Cotonou averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 225 mm of rain over roughly 25.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cotonou in October?
- Cotonou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in October.