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Benin Snapshot

The most pleasant months to visit Benin are between November and February when temperatures drop along with the humidity. From April to July and September to October expect heavy rains. The dry and dusty harmattan winds from the Sahara blow between December and March, and this period (particularly February to April) can be uncomfortably hot, with temperatures in the mid-40s (Celsius).
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Benin at a glance

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  • Porto Novo (population 223,600)
  • 9.6 million
  • French, Fon, Yoruba, Dendi, Bariba, Ge
  • XOF
  • (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type E (French 2-pin, female earth)
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