Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Benin City.
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Benin City, Nigeria, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 32°C (90°F), peaking in February at 34°C (93°F) and dipping in July to 29°C (84°F).
With around 2477 mm (98 in) of annual rainfall, Benin City has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from April to October. The wettest month is September.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Benin City - and find the best time to visit.
With minimal seasonal shifts, Benin City experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in February to 22°C (72°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Benin City has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2477 mm (98 in) of rainfall per year. Benin City can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 339 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 38 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Benin City Precipitation page.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Benin City. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Benin City has a distinct rainy season from April to October.
Daytime highs range from 29°C (84°F) in July to 34°C (93°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2477 mm (98 in). September is the wettest month with 339 mm (13 in), while December is the driest with 38 mm (1.5 in).
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