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Benin in March

Mixed month. Very humid; first storms late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
Low
Benin
Prices
Medium
Benin

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Benin

Very humid; first storms late in the month.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

  • Coast and lagoons · Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo, Grand-Popo, Ganviéhot

    Two rainy seasons; July–August is often a drier, cooler break. Humid all year.

  • Plateau · Abomey, Bohicon, Dassa-Zouméhot

    Slightly drier than the coast, with Harmattan haze in January.

  • North savanna · Parakou, Natitingou, Atakora, Pendjarihot

    One rainy season; heat peaks March–April. Large parts are under travel advisories — check.

  • Northern Benin: Northern Benin · Savanna uplands from Parakou north to the Niger borderhot

    Single rainy season May–October; dry season November–April. Harmattan winds December–February bring dust and cooler nights (15–20 °C (59–68 °F)). Daytime heat peaks March–April above 38 °C (100 °F).

  • Cotonou32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Abomey33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aguégués33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Avrankou33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Dangbo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Djougou36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ganvie33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gogounou38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Grand-Popo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kétou33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Malanville39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Natitingou33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ouidah32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Parakou36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Porto-Novo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tanguiéta34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Easter Monday

    Mar–Apr (moves yearly)

    Public holiday.

  • Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan) and Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)

    Moves yearly (lunar)

    Public holidays; celebrations in Porto-Novo and the north.

  • Eid and Tabaski holidays check

    Dates move each year — check · Cotonou

    Public holidays; some shops close.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Benin
Low
Prices · Benin
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Benin, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Mixed

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 3

    Feb: 1

March: Very humid; first storms late in the month.

February: Dry and hot; clear coastal days, Harmattan inland.

Benin: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in March

Rated best or good this month