This site may contain signs of a lockdown.

Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Vs > Mahajanga/ Majunga
Benin flag

Cotonou vs Mahajanga/ Majunga Climate & Distance Between

Madagascar flag
  • The distance between Cotonou, Benin and Mahajanga/ Majunga, Madagascar is approximately 5,425 km or 3,371 mi.
  • To reach Cotonou in this distance one would set out from Mahajanga/ Majunga bearing 293.5° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Cotonou bearing 297.3° or WNW .
  • Both have a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with dry winters (Aw).
  • The average temperature is 0.9 °C (1.6°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 0.2 °C (0.4°F) less in Cotonou. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 177.7 mm (7 in) less which is equivalent to 177.7 l/m² (4.36 US gal/ft²) or 1,777,000 l/ha (189,973 US gal/ac) less. About 7/8 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 3.7° higher in Cotonou than in Mahajanga/ Majunga.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Cotonou relative to Mahajanga/ Majunga. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Mahajanga/ Majunga vs Cotonou.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +0 (-1) +1 (+1) +0 (0) +-1 (-2) +-1 (-2) +-2 (-3) +-3 (-5) +-4 (-6) +-4 (-7) -3 (-5) -1 (-2) -1 (-1) +-2 (-3)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +0 (+0) +1 (+2) +1 (+3) +1 (+2) +2 (+3) +2 (+3) +2 (+3) +1 (+2) +1 (+1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) +1 (+2)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +0 (+0) +2 (+3) +2 (+4) +3 (+5) +4 (+7) +5 (+9) +6 (+10) +5 (+9) +4 (+7) +2 (+3) +1 (+1) +0 (+0) +3 (+5)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -393 (-15) -349 (-14) -123 (-5) +67 (+3) +188 (+7) +355 (+14) +145 (+6) +62 (+2) +97 (+4) +107 (+4) -77 (-3) -259 (-10) -178 (-7)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -1h 08' -0h 42' -0h 07' +0h 29' +1h 01' +1h 16' +1h 09' +0h 43' +0h 06' -0h 30' -1h 01' -1h 16'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -21.3 -11.1 +9.7 +21.9 +22 +22 +21.9 +22.1 +10.4 -11.3 -21.1 -22   +3.7

There are so many comparison pages. Please post a link to one to help people find them:

Cotonou vs Mahajanga/ Majunga Discussion

You are welcome to incorporate your thoughts on the differences in climate or other matters such as contrasts in culture, standard of living, demographics etc.

Comments are off.


Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Countries A-Z:         A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z
Bright Future Dir.

© 2009 - 2015 climatemps.com - Sitemap - Contact Us - Privacy Policy -