Benin City Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Benin City, Nigeria has hot weather year-round. The best time to visit is December (score: 86/100). Annual average high: 30.1°C, total rainfall: 2027mm.
When is the best time to visit Benin City?
86
December is the best month to visit Benin City with a travel score of 86/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 32.2°C, 6 rain days, and 10 hours of daily sunshine.
View December weather details →Travel Score by Month
86
Jan
77
Feb
65
Mar
64
Apr
63
May
61
Jun
62
Jul
61
Aug
61
Sep
62
Oct
71
Nov
86
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Benin City each month?
30.1°C
Avg High
23.1°C
Avg Low
2027mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Benin City get?
Benin City receives 2027mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically September with 283mm, while December is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Benin City?
January
86
33°C
Low: 23°C
8 rain days
Excellent
February
77
33°C
Low: 24°C
12 rain days
Good
March
65
32°C
Low: 24°C
21 rain days
Good
April
64
31°C
Low: 24°C
23 rain days
Good
May
63
30°C
Low: 24°C
27 rain days
Good
June
61
28°C
Low: 23°C
28 rain days
Good
July
62
27°C
Low: 22°C
28 rain days
Good
August
61
28°C
Low: 22°C
27 rain days
Good
September
61
28°C
Low: 22°C
28 rain days
Good
October
62
29°C
Low: 23°C
27 rain days
Good
November
71
30°C
Low: 23°C
16 rain days
Good
December
Best time to visit86
32°C
Low: 23°C
6 rain days
Excellent
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31