Things to do in Cotonou (Benin): Marché Dantokpa, L'Amazone, Centre de promotion de l’artisanat, Fondation Zinsou, Galérie Nour, 3 day-by-day itineraries, month-by-month weather, the best time to go and hotels.
According to real weather data (2023-2024 averages), the months with 18–33 °C daytime highs and under 100 mm of rain in Cotonou are: January, February, March, April, August, September, November, December.
Our 3 day-by-day plans for Cotonou last 5 to 9 days.
On site (flights excluded), our plans start at €750–1100 per person for 5 days, including lodging, meals, visits and transport.
Close to the tourist centre: Hôtel de France (450 m), Hôtel JC (500 m), Benin Royal Hôtel (550 m). Our directory lists 106 hotels in Cotonou, to contact directly.
Some places to see in the centre: Marché Dantokpa, L'Amazone, Centre de promotion de l’artisanat, Ancienne maison de commerce, Fondation Zinsou, Galérie Nour.