Climate normals · 1970–2000
Benin City Climate
Benin City is a city in Nigeria (37) with a population of about 1,782,000. Its average annual temperature is 26.4°C (80°F), with roughly 1991 mm of rain per year.
26.4°C
Avg Temp
1991
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Benin City Climate
Benin City has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F) and receives about 1991 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.4°C
Avg Temp
1991
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 12 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 47 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 103 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 165 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 211 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 254 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 310 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 248 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 333 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 228 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 58 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 22 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Benin City
The most comfortable months to visit Benin City are typically January, December and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 34°C high). The coldest is August (near 21°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Benin City are typically January, December and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Benin City, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C and about 1991 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Benin City average about 34°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.