Benin City Weather in August
What's the weather like in Benin City (Edo) in August 2024?
The climate in Benin City during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
August is in the summer in Benin City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22°C 71.6°F |
| Average temperature | 25.1°C 77.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 2.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 261 mm 10.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 26°C 78.9°F |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Windspeed | 8.3kph 5 mph |
On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Benin City with around 261mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Benin City
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Benin City in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Benin City weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 33.9°C 93°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 9mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | August | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 345mm 13.6ins |
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