January Rainfall and Precipitation in Benin

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Benin in January.

Benin experiences in January precipitation ranging from a almost none 0.2 mm (0.01 in) in Kandi to a moderate 37 mm (1.5 in) in Porto-Novo. January typically stands out as the driest month of the year in Benin.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Benin precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Benin receive in January?

Cotonou stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 29 mm (1.1 in).

How many days does it rain in Benin in January?

On average, Cotonou has about a single day days of rain in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Benin?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Benin.

What is the wettest city in January in Benin?

Looking at our data, Porto-Novo tops the wettest-cities list in Benin for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 37 mm (1.5 in).

What is the driest city in January in Benin?

The driest place is Kandi with an average rainfall of 0.2 mm (0.01 in) according to our data.

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