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Cotonou vs Parakou for Remote Work

Cotonou and Parakou are the two largest cities in Benin with complete remote-work profiles. Cotonou has about 679K residents; Parakou has about 255K.

The best remote-work month in Cotonou is typically August (25°C avg), compared with December (26°C avg) in Parakou. Cotonou sees about 16 rainy days that month, while Parakou sees about 2 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 24–30°C in Cotonou and 19–37°C in Parakou.

Cotonou sits at 7 m, versus 369 m in Parakou.

Side-by-side

Cotonou

Benin

Population
679K
Elevation
7 m
Best month
August
Best-month temperature
25°C
Best-month range
24–26°C
Best-month rain
About 16 rainy days
Year temperature range
24–30°C

Parakou

Benin

Population
255K
Elevation
369 m
Best month
December
Best-month temperature
26°C
Best-month range
19–34°C
Best-month rain
About 2 rainy days
Year temperature range
19–37°C

FAQ

Which is larger, Cotonou or Parakou?
Cotonou is the larger of the two complete profiles in Benin, with about 679K residents compared with about 255K in Parakou.
How does the climate compare in Cotonou vs Parakou?
The best remote-work month is typically August in Cotonou (25°C avg) and December in Parakou (26°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 16 rainy days in Cotonou versus about 2 rainy days in Parakou.