What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in July and September
- Precipitation: 1561 mm per year, averaging 130 mm per month
- Driest months: 5,4 mm in December, 14 mm in January and 57 mm in November
- Wettest months: 279 mm in June, 228 mm in August and 207 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Benin
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Benin. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Benin
This graph shows how much rainfall Benin gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Benin
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Benin
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Benin. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Benin
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Benin over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
