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Benin in December |
Benin in December : Travel budget & tourist seasons.
Budget your trip depending on your departure time.
Beyond the tourist season (low, medium or high season) of the destination country, prices of your flight, hotel or all-inclusive stays may also vary depending on the demand in your country (our rates are evaluated from western Europe).
Thus, from western Europe, a stay will often be more expensive for a start during the school holidays.
In December, here's what you can expect on average:
• All-inclusive stays: 1819 € / week
• Round-trip flight: 775 €
• Tourist season: low
Climate in December, picked destinations

The average amount of rain observed during December in Benin is 12 mm and you would typically have 1 rainy day.
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City | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
Cotonou | 7 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 34 | 12 | 1 | ![]() |
Benin: Climate & Weather
The climate is decidedly tropical in the south with the long dry season lasting from November to March and the smaller dry season during July and August. A short rainy season occurs around September and October although the main rain arrives between April and June.
In the north, the rainy season occurs between May and September; during the dry season temperatures can climb to 40°C with the harmattan blowing dry dusty air. Travelling there between December and March will enable you to visit Benin under the best conditions both in the north and the south. |
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