The best times to visit Benin City for ideal weather are

November 26th to April 1st

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Benin City Travel Info

Weather in Benin City

Temperature

Average temperatures in Benin City vary little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 17th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Benin City, the hottest months are February, March, and then December. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late November to early December where highs are regularly around 98.1°F (36.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 82°F (27.8°C) at night.

Benin City Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Benin City Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Benin City Perceived Temperature (F)

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Benin City Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Benin City Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 92.1 82.5 73.6
Feb 94.2 84.7 76.6
Mar 92.6 83.8 77.9
Apr 91.1 82.8 75.9
May 88.1 81.5 75.6
Jun 86.2 79.5 74.5
Jul 84.6 78.1 73.5
Aug 81.6 76.3 72.8
Sep 83.7 77.3 73.3
Oct 86.9 80 74.2
Nov 89.6 81.7 74.9
Dec 91.1 82.9 75.8

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 33.4 28.1 23.1
Feb 34.6 29.3 24.8
Mar 33.7 28.8 25.5
Apr 32.8 28.2 24.4
May 31.2 27.5 24.2
Jun 30.1 26.4 23.6
Jul 29.2 25.6 23.1
Aug 27.6 24.6 22.7
Sep 28.7 25.2 22.9
Oct 30.5 26.7 23.4
Nov 32 27.6 23.8
Dec 32.8 28.3 24.3

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Benin City are January, December, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late April with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of April 23rd.

When can you find snow in Benin City? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Benin City.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Benin City (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 0% 0 0.1
Feb 5% 0 0.2
Mar 4% 0 0.2
Apr 26% 0 4.1
May 17% 0 2.8
Jun 20% 0 4
Jul 26% 0 2.8
Aug 24% 0 3
Sep 23% 0 6.5
Oct 21% 0 1.9
Nov 24% 0 4.9
Dec 0% 0 0

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 0 0 0.3
Feb 5 0 0.5
Mar 4 0 0.5
Apr 26 0 10.4
May 17 0 7.1
Jun 20 0 10.2
Jul 26 0 7.1
Aug 24 0 7.6
Sep 23 0 16.5
Oct 21 0 4.8
Nov 24 0 12.4
Dec 0 0 0

 

Humidity and Wind

Benin City has some extremely humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is January (58.7% relative humidity), and the most humid month is August (87.9%).

Wind in Benin City is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is April, followed by March and July. April’s average wind speed of around 2 knots (2.3 MPH or 3.6 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early April where average top sustained speeds reach 7.3 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Benin City.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 1.6 Barely noticeable 4.2 Light breeze
Feb 1.8 Barely noticeable 4.7 Light breeze
Mar 2 Barely noticeable 4.8 Light breeze
Apr 2 Barely noticeable 6 Light breeze
May 1.4 Barely noticeable 4 Light breeze
Jun 1.3 Barely noticeable 4.7 Light breeze
Jul 1.9 Barely noticeable 4.3 Light breeze
Aug 1.7 Barely noticeable 4 Light breeze
Sep 1.5 Barely noticeable 4 Light breeze
Oct 1.5 Barely noticeable 3.6 Barely noticeable
Nov 1 Barely noticeable 3.1 Light breeze
Dec 0.8 Still 4.9 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 58.7%
Feb 61.5%
Mar 72.5%
Apr 74%
May 78.9%
Jun 82.4%
Jul 84.1%
Aug 87.9%
Sep 87.3%
Oct 80.7%
Nov 74%
Dec 63.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Benin City?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat unsafe, especially in some areas. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are strong travel warnings and regional advisories for Nigeria; avoid non-essential travel and all travel to some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 28, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Benin City, Nigeria is December, followed by April and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Benin City in January. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 56.1 in January means 56.1% of the tourists vs. December.

 

 

Overall Benin City Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 93.5°F (34.2°C) and 87.6°F (30.9°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 1 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the most precipitation with 6 to 8 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Benin City, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 92.7°F (33.7°C) and 82.7°F (28.2°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 7 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Benin City to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 98.1°F (36.7°C) and 90°F (32.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a very small amount: 0 to 1 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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