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Cotonou — VanSky 58 (Acceptable)

Locality · Littoral, Benin

27° Partly cloudy
VanSky
58
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
79%
UV
—
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06:44 / 19:03

VanSky index for Cotonou, Benin — 58 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Cotonou, Benin — VanSky 58 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #5 of 72 cities in the country (as of 18 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.9h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
Medium
79%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.9°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
30 AQI
PM2.5: 14.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
18.08
day
27°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
We
19.08
day
27°
night
25°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
Th
20.08
day
28°
night
24°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort
Fr
21.08
day
27°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 64
comfort
Sa
22.08
day
26°
night
25°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 59
comfort
Su
23.08
day
27°
night
24°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 64
comfort
Mo
24.08
day
27°
night
24°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 59
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6h
sunny 10.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 35.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (27.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

30
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
30
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
14.3
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
2
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Benin

Cotonou ranks 5 of 72 cities. Country average VanSky — 41.

Best
1
Semi
59 2
Hévié
58 3
Ekpé
55 4
Comé
54 5
Cotonou you are here
53
Harshest
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30
Cobly
30
Matéri
29
Boukoumbé
28
Malanville
23
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Cotonou?
The weekly VanSky index for Cotonou is 58 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Cotonou?
Solar panel output data for Cotonou is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Cotonou?
The index for Cotonou is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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