Benin Weather Radar

Benin climate

Benin has a tropical climate that varies between two distinct patterns from south to north. The southern coast around Cotonou and Porto-Novo experiences two rainy seasons, from April to July and September to November, with total annual rainfall around 1,300mm. The narrow coastal strip has relatively moderate temperatures of 25-33°C due to the cooling influence of sea breezes from the Gulf of Guinea.

The northern regions of Benin have a single rainy season from May to October and a prolonged dry season dominated by the harmattan wind. Temperatures in the north are more extreme, with the hot season from March to May pushing readings above 40°C in cities like Natitingou and Parakou. The Atakora Mountains in the northwest create orographic rainfall effects and support a slightly cooler microclimate at higher elevations.

Benin's elongated north-south shape means weather conditions can vary dramatically across the country on any given day. The southern lagoon systems and the Ou\u00e9m\u00e9 River delta are vulnerable to flooding during peak rains, while the northern Sahel zone faces periodic drought. Weather Scope provides comprehensive forecasts and live radar imagery to help Beninese communities prepare for the full spectrum of tropical weather conditions.