Benin City weather in February
Temperature, rain and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Poor
Best time to visit: December
What is the weather like in Benin City in February?
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.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 39 | 26 | 23 |
| Day | 34° | 34° | 32° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 14 | 24 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min06:54 – 18:49
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Lagos
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %16 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %30 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in February
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Benin City in February: quick answers
Is Benin City hot in February?
Yes. In February, Benin City is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Benin City in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 55 mm in total.
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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