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Benin Cotonou Mission

LanguageFrench
Local time—
Mission leadersMatt and Kim Osborne
Nearest templeLagos Nigeria TempleAbout 67 mi (108 km) from Cotonou
Climate76–84°F / 24–29°C
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The Benin Cotonou Mission is the only mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Benin, centered on Cotonou. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.

At a glance

  • Organized30 June 2011
  • Mission leadersMatt and Kim Osborne began serving around July 2026, according to the Church Newsroom.
  • LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in French; your call letter tells you your exact language.
  • Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Accra Ghana Temple, about 189 mi (304 km) from Cotonou.
  • WeatherNear Cotonou, the warmest month is usually April (average high about 84°F / 29°C) and the coolest is August (average low about 76°F / 24°C), with roughly 877 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are May, June and September.
  • The Church hereBenin has about 8,286 Church members.

This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.

Mission office

Address & phone
Office address
Quartier Cadjehoun #1158, Block F, 01 BP 3323 Cotonou, Benin
Phone
+229 60-18-90-90

Source: Official Church area website official as of October 8, 2026

We haven’t verified the mission’s email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.

Mission leaders

Who leads the mission

Matt and Kim Osborne

Serving since July 2026 · new leaders expected July 2029

Source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026

Meet your mission leadersSee their photos on the official Church area site →

Letters & packages

How to send letters & packages

Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.

  • Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); letters and packages are optional extras.
  • Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
  • Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.

Letters & packages guide →

Weather & climate

Seasons, rain & live weather
Live weather loads here.

Profile: temperate · about 877 mm of rain a year · wettest months: May, Jun, Sep.

Monthly averages
Avg highAvg lowRain
Jan83°F / 28°C80°F / 27°C16 mm
Feb83°F / 28°C81°F / 27°C21 mm
Mar84°F / 29°C82°F / 28°C42 mm
Apr84°F / 29°C82°F / 28°C54 mm
May84°F / 29°C81°F / 27°C123 mm
Jun81°F / 27°C78°F / 26°C225 mm
Jul78°F / 26°C77°F / 25°C75 mm
Aug77°F / 25°C76°F / 24°C44 mm
Sep79°F / 26°C77°F / 25°C101 mm
Oct81°F / 27°C79°F / 26°C122 mm
Nov83°F / 28°C80°F / 27°C41 mm
Dec83°F / 28°C80°F / 27°C15 mm

Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.

Language

What you’ll speak

French

French spelling has many silent final letters. Nasal vowels (on, an, in) are key. Always greet with "Bonjour" before asking anything, and use "vous" (formal you) with adults.

Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.

Nearby temples

Closest temples & distances

The Church in Benin

Members & congregations
Official Languages
French
Church Membership
8,286
Congregations
34 (22 Wards, 12 Branches)
Number of Missions
1
Operating Temples
0

Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026

Practical

Time zone, currency, calling code
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Currency
XOF
Country code
+229
U.S. travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
Organized
30 June 2011

Culture & food

Customs & local food
  • Greet everyone; respect elders.

Foods: Pâte with sauce, Akassa, Grilled fish

Family groups

Connect with other families

As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.

Common questions

Quick answers

Who is the mission president of the Benin Cotonou Mission?

The mission leaders are Matt and Kim Osborne, who began serving around July 2026, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2029.

What is the Benin Cotonou Mission office address?

An unofficial directory lists the office at Quartier Cadjehoun #1158, Block F, 01 BP 3323 Cotonou, Benin. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.

How do I send a package to a missionary in the Benin Cotonou Mission?

Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.

What language do missionaries speak in the Benin Cotonou Mission?

Most missionaries here serve in French. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.

What is the weather like in the Benin Cotonou Mission?

Near Cotonou, the warmest month is usually April (average high about 84°F / 29°C) and the coolest is August (average low about 76°F / 24°C), with roughly 877 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are May, June and September. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.

What temples are near the Benin Cotonou Mission?

Operating temples nearby include Accra Ghana Temple (about 304 km).

When was the Benin Cotonou Mission organized?

The mission was organized on 30 June 2011.

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