Porto-Novo
capital of Benin
Live & travel in Porto-Novo
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jan 6, 2026
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 32°25°
- Rain
- 36 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
Best months: August
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Porto-Novo
14 missions from 13 countries
Frequently asked questions
Is Porto-Novo safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Benin at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.1 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Porto-Novo?
Roughly $1,500 per month for a remote worker, based on Benin price levels (34% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Porto-Novo in November?
In November Porto-Novo averages a high of 32°C, a low of 25°C and about 36 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Porto-Novo?
14 diplomatic missions, including Cameroon (Embassy), DR Congo (Embassy), Gabon (Embassy), and United States (Embassy).
Cities in Benin
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.