Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

The monthly temperatures in Cotonou are consistently warm, ranging from 23.9°C to 30.9°C
The minimum temperatures fluctuate between 23.9°C and 27.5°C, while the maximum temperatures vary from 26.6°C to 30.9°C
July and August have the lowest temperatures, but all months are within a comfortable range, with some months experiencing temperatures slightly above 30°C, which may cause discomfort.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Cotonou experiences a significant decrease in sunshine hours from January to July, reaching a low of 0.6 hours, before gradually increasing again towards the end of the year
Precipitation is minimal in January and February, but rises substantially from March to June, peaking at 11.56mm in June
The wet season extends from May to October, with relatively high precipitation levels, while November and December see a return to drier conditions
This creates a clear distinction between the dry and wet seasons in Cotonou.

Sunny Weather

Period	Cotonou
Jan	6.8 hours/day
Feb	6.0 hours/day
Mar	4.7 hours/day
Apr	3.8 hours/day
May	2.4 hours/day
Jun	0.7 hours/day
Jul	0.6 hours/day
Aug	1.2 hours/day
Sep	0.9 hours/day
Oct	1.8 hours/day
Nov	3.1 hours/day
Dec	7.1 hours/day
Average	3.3 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Cotonou, the sunrise times vary from 6:34 AM in May to 7:06 AM in February, indicating a relatively consistent sunrise throughout the year.
Sunset times range from 6:30 PM in November to 7:09 PM in July.
The shortest day in December is 11 hours and 45 minutes, while the longest day in June stretches to 12 hours and 29 minutes, showing a modest difference in daylight duration.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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