Cotonou
Photo: Adoscam · CC BY-SA 4.0
The birthplace of Vodun, celebrated openly here rather than hidden, stilt villages built entirely over a lagoon, and a slave-trade history at Ouidah told with unflinching memorials along the coast.
The best time to visit Cotonou is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F).
Best time to go
Nov–Mar
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
COO · Cotonou
Good for
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May30°C86°F
Jun–Aug27°C81°F
Sep–Nov28°C83°F
Dec–Feb31°C87°F
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