Benin City Weather in October

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Benin City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Benin City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.2°C 86.4°F
Nightly temperature 22.4°C 72.3°F
Average temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 229 mm 9 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average October is the 5th 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.

October temperatures in Benin City

Benin City average temperature in October

October rainfall

Benin City average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Benin City average rain in October

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 October 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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