Frost Dates for COTONOU, Benin

Elevation: 5 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

6.35°N, 2.38°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 13a

Avg. annual minimum: 16 to 18°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30° 35°
27°
High: 29°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Jan
28°
High: 30°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 26°C
Feb
28°
High: 30°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 27°C
Mar
28°
High: 30°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 27°C
Apr
27°
High: 29°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 26°C
May
26°
High: 28°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 25°C
Jun
25°
High: 26°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 24°C
Jul
25°
High: 26°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 24°C
Aug
25°
High: 27°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 24°C
Sep
26°
High: 28°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 25°C
Oct
27°
High: 29°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 26°C
Nov
27°
High: 29°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 26°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jan
41 mm
40.6 mm
Feb
76 mm
76.2 mm
Mar
86 mm
86.4 mm
Apr
175 mm
175.3 mm
May
231 mm
231.1 mm
Jun
132 mm
132.1 mm
Jul
97 mm
96.5 mm
Aug
140 mm
139.7 mm
Sep
160 mm
160.0 mm
Oct
84 mm
83.8 mm
Nov
30 mm
30.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h12h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Feb: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Mar: 6:01 AM – 5:59 PM · 11h 57m
Apr: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 08m
May: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Jun: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 22m
Jul: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Aug: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 02m
Oct: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 51m
Nov: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Dec: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
Daylight Longest: 12h 22m · Shortest: 11h 38m

Nearby Stations

TABLIGBO, Togo LOME, Togo SAVE, Benin ATAKPANE, Togo

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