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Cotonou in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cotonou in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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November

Weather in Cotonou in November 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Cotonou in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 50 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cotonou has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Cotonou in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cotonou for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in November is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +86°F.

Is Cotonou warm or cold in November?

Cotonou is typically warm in November.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Cotonou:

Climate in Cotonou in November

Cotonou weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+75°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+90°F+90°F
Rainfall
109 mm50 mm27 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%83%83%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
017
Cloudy days
237
Rainy days
182016
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting warmer as November arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +84°F during the day. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 109 mm to 50 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in November, from 0 to 1.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in December as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Cotonou in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cotonou is gradually increasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Cotonou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 53%, leading to total precipitation of around 66 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cotonou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 263 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 42% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Cotonou?

This is the weather in Cotonou in November 2023:
1 November
🌧️
+83°F
2 November
☁️
+85°F
3 November
☁️
+85°F
4 November
☁️
+86°F
5 November
☁️
+85°F
6 November
☁️
+86°F
7 November
🌧️
+85°F
8 November
☁️
+85°F
9 November
☁️
+85°F
10 November
☁️
+87°F
11 November
☁️
+85°F
12 November
☀️
+86°F
13 November
☀️
+85°F
14 November
☁️
+88°F
15 November
🌧️
+83°F
16 November
☀️
+86°F
17 November
☀️
+87°F
18 November
☁️
+85°F
19 November
☁️
+87°F
20 November
☁️
+86°F
21 November
☁️
+87°F
22 November
☁️
+86°F
23 November
☁️
+87°F
24 November
☁️
+85°F
25 November
🌧️
+83°F
26 November
🌧️
+80°F
27 November
☀️
+85°F
28 November
☁️
+85°F
29 November
☁️
+85°F
30 November
☁️
+86°F
In November 2023 Cotonou had 5 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 74%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cotonou climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cotonou in November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+82°F) and the highest in 2019 (+85°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 665 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1691 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cotonou in November:

Is November a good time to visit Cotonou?

It’s always a good time to visit Cotonou, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cotonou in November?

November is warm in Cotonou. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cotonou rainy in November?

Cotonou is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cotonou in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cotonou in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Cotonou

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cotonou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.