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UV climate of Benin: overview

Benin stretches from 6.3631° to 11.8682° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.4 in Abomey-Calavi (peak in April), while in Malanville the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.9.

UV index by month by climate zone

Zone	Cities	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D	Peak
Equatorial	50	9	9.6	10.1	10.3	10.1	9.9	10	10.2	10.3	10	9.4	8.9	10.3
Tropical	16	8.4	9.1	9.8	10	10	9.8	9.9	10	10	9.5	8.9	8.3	10

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. In the equatorial belt the UV stays high all year round, with two maxima around the equinoxes. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Benin (highest UV)

Abomey-Calavi · 10.4 in April Adjarra · 10.4 in April Allada · 10.4 in April Athieme · 10.4 in April Avrankou · 10.4 in April

Cities with the mildest sun

Malanville · max 9.9 Tanguieta · max 10 Segbana · max 10 Materi · max 10 Kerou · max 10

When do you need SPF in Benin?

Using Cotonou as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Benin

What is the highest UV index in Benin?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.4 — in Abomey-Calavi around April. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Benin is the sunniest?

Abomey-Calavi (peak ≈ 10.4), followed by Adjarra and Allada. The mildest sun is in Malanville (max ≈ 9.9).

When is SPF needed in Benin?

In Cotonou and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Benin?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.4. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.