Benin City weather in October
Temperature, rain and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December
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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 44 | 38 | 34 |
| Day | 28° | 29° | 31° |
| Night | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Sun | 3 h | 3 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 29 | 29 | 18 |
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
Benin City in October: quick answers
Is Benin City hot in October?
Yes. In October, Benin City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Benin City in October?
It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 259 mm.
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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