Climate of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Benin City (Edo State, Nigeria). Population approximately 1,190,000.
Located in Edo State, Nigeria, Benin City has a tropical climate. Population approximately 1,190,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in August to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in March, with rainfall varying from 12 mm / 0.5 in (January) to 334 mm / 13.1 in (September) — about 2009 mm / 79.1 in across the year. Benin City is the capital of Edo State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Benin City's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, December.
Best time to visit Benin City →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.9°C82.2°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 28.3°C82.9°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 28°C82.4°F | 167 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27°C80.6°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.9°C78.6°F | 256 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 315 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.6°C76.3°F | 252 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.4°C77.7°F | 334 mm13.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 229 mm9″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| December | 27°C80.6°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Benin City?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, December. Benin City's warmest month is March at an average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Benin City?
Benin City, in Edo State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in August to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2009 mm / 79.1 in, with the wettest month being September (334 mm / 13.1 in) and the driest January (12 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Benin City in March?
The average temperature in Benin City in March is 28.3°C / 82.9°F, with rainfall of about 103 mm / 4.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Benin City?
The driest month in Benin City is January, with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Benin City?
The wettest month in Benin City is September, with approximately 334 mm / 13.1 in of average monthly rainfall.