Climate Insights for Benin City

The climate in Benin City is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,506 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 399 mm of rainfall. Benin City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Benin City is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 98.7 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 15.7 in of rainfall. Benin City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Benin City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Benin City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 94°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Benin City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,506 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 209 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 399 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 28 mm. That's 371 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Benin City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 98.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 15.7 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.1 in. That's 14.6 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Benin City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Benin City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benin City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benin City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.