The climate of Benin
The current climate in Benin features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Benin.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Benin in recent years was 42°C in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in August 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Benin receives 1561 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Benin is based on weather data from Porto-Novo. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Benin to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Benin?
The best time to visit Benin for sunny weather is January through March, July, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Benin. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Benin
The climate table of Benin shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 14 | 69 | 98 | 121 | 175 | 279 | 110 | 228 | 207 | 197 | 57 | 5,4 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Benin. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Benin
Yearly Temperature in Benin
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Benin. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Benin
Total Yearly Precipitation in Benin
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Benin. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Benin
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Average weather in Benin by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Benin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.