Weather in Cotonou in January
In an average January, Cotonou sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2024-01-26
Lowest
25°C
1992-01-11
Low
Highest
28°C
2024-01-24
Lowest
23°C
1989-01-12
Feels-like
Highest
37°C
2024-01-25
Lowest
25°C
1992-01-11
Humidity
Highest
24.4 g/m³
1998-01-28
Lowest
11.5 g/m³
1983-01-07
Wind
Highest
34 km/h
2000-01-23
Lowest
13 km/h
2016-01-26
Gust
Highest
45 km/h
2000-01-23
Lowest
21 km/h
1984-01-03
Precip
Wettest
65 mm
1982
Driest
0 mm
1983
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