AI-generatedBenin City at a glance
- Best time
- Dec
- Warmest month
- Jan · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 2,199 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 88 m
Climate in Benin City
Benin City has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. January is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Benin City is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:2318:23
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:11–06:51 · evening 17:55–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:11 · evening 18:36–18:44
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Benin City in October?
In October, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 259 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benin City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:23 – 18:23
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Lagos
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Benin City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Benin City, 28 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Benin City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Benin City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Benin City has about 29 rainy days with 259 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Benin City
How breezy and how cloudy Benin City is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Benin City typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Benin City: mostly overcast, with about 3.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Benin City
How often the day gets hot in Benin City (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Benin City has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Benin City
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 355 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 39 | 34° | 23° | 6.4 h | 8 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 34° | 24° | 5.6 h | 14 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 32° | 25° | 4.6 h | 24 | 137 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 31° | 24° | 4.4 h | 25 | 190 |
| MayMay | 35 | 30° | 24° | 4.0 h | 28 | 246 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 29° | 23° | 3.5 h | 29 | 300 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 28° | 22° | 3.5 h | 30 | 283 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 28° | 22° | 3.6 h | 28 | 267 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 28° | 23° | 3.3 h | 29 | 319 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 29° | 23° | 3.4 h | 29 | 259 |
| NovemberNov | 34 | 31° | 23° | 4.7 h | 18 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 32° | 23° | 6.0 h | 9 | 27 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
6.34° N, 5.63° E · 88 m · Africa/Lagos
Best time to visit Benin City
The best time to visit Benin City is in December. From January to February it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from February to November; the wettest month is September with 319 mm.
Benin City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Benin City in the dry season
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 32–34 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Benin City in the rainy season
Feb – Nov
Poor
- 28–34 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 253 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Benin City for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Benin City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Benin City: score 48 against 38. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. July has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 48better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 23° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 3.5 h |
| Rainy days | 29better | 30 |
| Rainfall | 259 mmbetter | 283 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – Feb
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Feb – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Benin City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January34° · 6 h
In January, Benin City is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in January26February34° · 6 h
In February, Benin City is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 55 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in February23March32° · 5 h
In March, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 137 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in March30April31° · 4 h
In April, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 190 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in April35May30° · 4 h
In May, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 246 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in May42June29° · 4 h
In June, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 300 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in June48July28° · 4 h
In July, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 283 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in July48August28° · 4 h
In August, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 267 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in August44September28° · 3 h
In September, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 319 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in September38October29° · 3 h
In October, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 259 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in October34November31° · 5 h
In November, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 87 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benin City.
Benin City in November46December32° · 6 h
In December, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Benin City.
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Benin City vs. Ibadan
In October the holiday weather in Benin City and Ibadan is about equally good (score 38 vs. 42). During the day it is about as warm in Ibadan as in Benin City. Ibadan gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Benin City | Ibadan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 26 |
| Best time | Dec | Dec |
Through the year
Nigeria in October: the best places
In October, Benin City ranks 6 of 6 destinations in this country.
- Kano33°57
- 2Lagos28°28°54
- 3Ibadan29°42
- 4Port Harcourt29°28°41
- 5Abuja30°41
- 6Benin CityThis page29°38
Planning a trip to Benin City
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Benin City in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Benin City has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 28).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Benin City
When is the best time to visit Benin City?
The best time to visit Benin City is in December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Benin City?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Benin City?
Rain is most frequent from February to November; the wettest month is September with 319 mm. The driest month is December with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Benin City get?
Benin City gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.4 hours a day; in September there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Benin City in?
Benin City uses the time zone Africa/Lagos, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Benin City?
A nonstop flight from London to Benin City takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Benin City?
Benin City has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 36, Summer holidays 48, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 43.
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