Porto-Novo, Benin: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Porto-Novo, Benin? If you're planning to go to Porto-Novo, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Porto-Novo, Benin

Based on the climate and weather in Porto-Novo, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Porto-Novo, Benin by month

January

If you go to Porto-Novo in January, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sunglasses

February

Traveling to Porto-Novo in February, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sunglasses
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts

March

If you are traveling to Porto-Novo in March, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Dresses
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear

April

April in this region can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Shorts
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sandals

May

May here is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Shorts

June

June in this region is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Dresses
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Skirts

July

If you are traveling to Porto-Novo in July, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Skirts
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella

August

If you go to Porto-Novo in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Sandals
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Rain coat

September

If you are traveling to Porto-Novo in September, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Skirts

October

Traveling to Porto-Novo in October, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Skirts
Sandals
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

November

If you go to Porto-Novo in November, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses

December

December in Porto-Novo very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Porto-Novo, Benin

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Porto-Novo, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and E
A SIM card that works in Porto-Novo
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
Appropriate museum wear

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