🇧🇯 Cotonou vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Cotonou, Benin vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cotonou is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 52 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇯 Cotonou🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high29°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (30°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year307255
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJune, July, August

🇧🇯 Cotonou

Best around January, August, December. Hottest in February (30°C), coldest lows in August (24°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cotonou or Nairobi warmer?

Cotonou is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cotonou or Nairobi?

Cotonou is rainier — Nairobi sees about 52 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cotonou vs Nairobi?

Cotonou is best around January, August, December; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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