Benin City Weather in March

What's the weather like in Benin City (Edo) in March 2024?

The climate in Benin City during March can be summarized as very hot, humid and damp.

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

Benin City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33.7°C 92.6°F
Nightly temperature 24°C 75.1°F
Average temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 104 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 29°C 84.1°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average March is the 5th 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.

March temperatures in Benin City

Benin City average temperature in March

March rainfall

Benin City average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Benin City average rain in March

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 March 2024.

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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
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