Benin City Climate by Month
The weather in Benin City is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Benin City experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 22°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Benin City has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2477 mm of rainfall per year. Benin City can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 339 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 38 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Benin City in Nigeria
Benin City has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 34°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 339 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
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