The weather in August in Benin
It's hot in August in Benin with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Benin. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Benin. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2016, Benin reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 228 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Benin
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Benin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Benin | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 228 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 22 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Benin with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Benin is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Find affordable vacations to Benin
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of Benin for all months and discover the best travel time
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.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Benin. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Benin
Temperature in August in Benin over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.
Daily Precipitation in August in Benin
Total precipitation in August in Benin over the years
Daily UV index in August in Benin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Benin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in August in Benin
Have you been to Benin in August?
Share your weather experience in August in Benin.
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.