When is the best time to go to Benin City

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Benin City, Nigeria. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Benin City weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Benin City are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Benin City January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 9mm 5.9hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Benin City during January can be summarized as hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Benin City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Benin City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Benin City with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in January »

February

Benin City February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 44mm 6hrs 12.6hrs

February in Benin City is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Benin City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Benin City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Benin City with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in February »

March

Benin City March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 104mm 5.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Benin City is characteristically very hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Benin City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Benin City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Benin City with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in March »

April

Benin City April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 162mm 5.9hrs 13hrs

Benin City's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Benin City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Benin City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Benin City with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in April »

May

Benin City May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 192mm 5.7hrs 13.1hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Benin City and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Benin City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Benin City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Benin City with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in May »

June

Benin City June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 255mm 4.7hrs 12.5hrs

June in Benin City is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Benin City.

June is in the summer in Benin City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Benin City with around 255mm 10 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in June »

July

Benin City July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 345mm 3.5hrs 12.6hrs

July in Benin City is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Benin City.

July is in the summer in Benin City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Benin City with around 345mm 13.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in July »

August

Benin City August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 261mm 2.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Benin City is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Benin City.

August is in the summer in Benin City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th 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.

Benin City weather in August »

September

Benin City September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 330mm 3.5hrs 13hrs

Benin City's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Benin City.

September is in the fall / autumn in Benin City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Benin City with around 330mm 13 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in September »

October

Benin City October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 229mm 5.1hrs 13.1hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Benin City and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Benin City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Benin City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Benin City with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in October »

November

Benin City November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 59mm 6.7hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Benin City during November can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Benin City, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Benin City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Benin City with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in November »

December

Benin City December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 22mm 6.7hrs 12.6hrs

December in Benin City is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Benin City, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Benin City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Benin City with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Benin City weather in December »

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Benin City weather stats

Benin City weather statistics
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
Warmest sea: May 29.2°C 84.6°F
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