AI-generatedPorto-Novo at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,240 h
- Rain a year
- 1,288 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Porto-Novo is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Porto-Novo
The best time to visit Porto-Novo is from December to January. From December to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 234 mm.
Porto-Novo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Porto-Novo in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Porto-Novo in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 29–32 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 136 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3618:35
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:23–07:03 · evening 18:07–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:23 · evening 18:48–18:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Porto-Novo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Porto-Novo in October?
In October, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 160 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:36 – 18:35
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Porto-Novo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Porto-Novo: score 46 against 37. In August, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. August has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 46better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 hbetter | 4.9 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 17better |
| Rainfall | 160 mm | 105 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Porto-Novo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January33° · 6.1 h
In January, Porto-Novo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 28 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto-Novo – and yet one of the best months here.
Porto-Novo in January37February34° · 6.7 h
In February, Porto-Novo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in February26March33° · 6.9 h
In March, Porto-Novo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 68 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in March26April33° · 6.9 h
In April, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 91 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in April30May32° · 6.3 h
In May, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in May35June30° · 4.6 h
In June, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 234 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in June41July29° · 4.6 h
In July, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in July46August29° · 4.9 h
In August, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 105 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in August40September30° · 5.2 h
In September, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 155 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in September37October31° · 6.5 h
In October, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 160 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in October32November33° · 7.9 h
In November, Porto-Novo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 74 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Porto-Novo.
Porto-Novo in November42December33° · 7.1 h
In December, Porto-Novo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 35 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Porto-Novo – and yet one of the best months here.
Porto-Novo in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Porto-Novo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (24°), the warmest in March (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 361 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | 33° | 24° | 6.1 h | 8 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 34° | 26° | 6.7 h | 10 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 33° | 26° | 6.9 h | 17 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 33° | 26° | 6.9 h | 18 | 91 |
| MayMay | 30 | 32° | 25° | 6.3 h | 24 | 164 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 30° | 24° | 4.6 h | 26 | 234 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 29° | 24° | 4.6 h | 21 | 138 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 29° | 24° | 4.9 h | 17 | 105 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 30° | 24° | 5.2 h | 22 | 155 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 31° | 24° | 6.5 h | 26 | 160 |
| NovemberNov | 32 | 33° | 25° | 7.9 h | 19 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 33° | 24° | 7.1 h | 11 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Porto-Novo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Porto-Novo, 54 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Porto-Novo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Porto-Novo has about 26 rainy days with 160 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Porto-Novo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Porto-Novo
How breezy and how cloudy Porto-Novo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Porto-Novo typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Porto-Novo: mostly cloudy, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Porto-Novo
How often the day gets hot in Porto-Novo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Porto-Novo has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Porto-Novo
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Porto-Novo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Porto-Novo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 26).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 31
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,010 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Porto-Novo vs Cotonou
In October the holiday weather in Porto-Novo and Cotonou is about equally good (score 37 vs 41). During the day Cotonou is 1 °C cooler than Porto-Novo.
| in October | Porto-Novo | Cotonou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 26 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Porto-Novo
When is the best time to visit Porto-Novo?
The best time to visit Porto-Novo is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Porto-Novo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Porto-Novo?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 234 mm. The driest month is January with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Porto-Novo get?
Porto-Novo gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.9 hours a day; in June there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Porto-Novo in?
Porto-Novo is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Porto-Novo?
A nonstop flight from London to Porto-Novo takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Porto-Novo?
Porto-Novo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 31, summer holidays 44, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 43.