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Grand-Popo

Town · 🇧🇯 Benin
Population 57,636
Area 289 km²
Time zone Africa/Porto-Novo
Grand-Popo

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Best of Grand-Popo

Grand-Popo is defined by its position between the Mono River and the Atlantic Ocean. This selection includes the Villa Karo cultural complex, home to the Petit Musée and Musée Karo, which preserve regional ethnographic artifacts. Natural landmarks include the Bouche du Roi estuary, known for its mangroves and biodiversity. The list also highlights local livelihoods through traditional coastal fishing villages and the agro-ecological practices at the Ferme de la bonne semence.

5 places

Beach Stays in Grand Popo

Grand Popo’s coastline offers a mix of colonial-era architecture and rustic seaside accommodations. This selection includes the historic Auberge de Grand Popo, housed in a former colonial administrative building, alongside modern hotels and several dedicated campsites. These sites provide direct access to the Atlantic beach and are located between the ocean and the Mono River lagoon, a key area for observing mangrove ecosystems and traditional fishing.

10 places

Grand-Popo — Map

Grand-Popo — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–34°
  • 25° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 23°–34°
  • 26° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 25°–33°
  • 26° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 25°–33°
  • 26° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–29°
  • 24° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 30°) · extremes 22°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 23°–31°
  • 24° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–33°
  • 25° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
West African CFA Franc XOF · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type C / Type E
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+229
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Tours & Activities

Bouche du Roi
Drive
Petit Musée
Walk
Musée Karo

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