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Cotonou Weekend Weather

Benin · Thursday, March 12, 2026

AfricaMetricAfrica/Porto-Novo
Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 11:41:51 AM
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34°C
Overcast
High34°C/Low27°C
Feels 40°C
59% Humidity
16 km/h SSW
☀️UV 8.5 (Very High)
☁️85% Cloud
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Precipitation
0.0 mm
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Rain Chance
18%
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Max Wind
20 km/h
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Wind Gust
28 km/h
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Sunrise
06:58
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Sunset
19:02
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in GMT+1
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
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Overcast
Current condition
UV Index
8.5
Very High
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Cloud Cover
85%
Overcast
Wind Direction
SSW
193°
Wind Gust
28 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
20 km/h
Sunrise
06:58 AM
Sunset
07:02 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

Live
waqi
Cotonou, Benin
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:41:56 AM
41AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5
13ug/m3
PM10
20ug/m3
Dominant: O3
Station: Centro de Arte, Canarias, Spain
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34°C
Overcast
Humidity59 %
Wind Speed16 km/h
UV Index8.5
41
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
13ug/m3
PM10
20ug/m3
O3
40.7ug/m3
NO2
2.8ug/m3
SO2
0.5ug/m3
CO
0.1ug/m3
Health Advice
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities!
Data updated 11:41:56 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
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0.6cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 0.6 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 4 cigsMonthly: 18 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 13 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 41
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Air Purifier
Not Needed
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N95 Mask
Not Needed
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Stay Indoor
Not Needed
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Windows Closed
Not Needed
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Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
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Car Cabin Filter
Not Needed
Health Risk Assessment
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Asthma
Low
Low risk for most people
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Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
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Allergies
Low
Low allergy aggravation risk
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Respiratory
Low
Normal breathing expected
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Eye Irritation
Low
No issues expected
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Children & Elderly
Safe
Normal activities ok

Cotonou Weather & Air Quality Overview

Cotonou is a city in Benin, located in the Northern Hemisphere at coordinates 6.37°N, 2.39°E. With a population of approximately 680,000+, it is one of the notable urban centers in Africa. Cotonou experiences a tropical climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Cotonou, Benin.

Right now in Cotonou, the temperature is 34°C (feels like 40°C) with overcast. Humidity is at 59%. Winds are blowing at 16 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 34°C and the low will be around 27°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Cotonou is 41, rated as Good. The dominant pollutant is O3.

  • Today's high in Cotonou: 34°C
  • Humidity in Cotonou: 59%
  • Current AQI in Cotonou: 41 (Good)
  • Wind in Cotonou: 16 km/h

Weather in Cotonou and the Cotonou forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

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