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Benin City weather forecast — today & tomorrow

27°

Overcast

High: 28° · Low: 22° · Feels like 31°

Rain expected around 13:00. Gusts up to 27 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 85% 27°
13:00 92% 27°
14:00 96% 28°
15:00 98% 26°
16:00 98% 26°
17:00 99% 27°
18:00 99% 25°
19:00 92% 25°
20:00 70% 24°
21:00 40% 24°
22:00 18% 24°
23:00 10% 24°
00:00 8% 24°
01:00 8% 23°
02:00 7% 23°
03:00 8% 23°
04:00 8% 23°
05:00 7% 23°
06:00 6% 23°
07:00 8% 23°
08:00 13% 24°
09:00 21% 25°
10:00 31% 27°
11:00 44% 28°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    33° / 27°
    Precipitation
    4 mm · 99%
    Wind
    10 km/h SW
    UV index
    5 · Moderate
    Sun
    6:31 / 18:55

Details

Air quality
32 Fair
PM2.5 10 · PM10 11

Benin City's Climate

Benin City lies in southern Nigeria, in the low rainforest belt near the Niger delta and not far from the Gulf of Guinea coast, giving it a hot, humid tropical monsoon climate year-round. There are essentially two seasons: a long rainy season from April to October brings heavy showers and violent thunderstorms, peaking in June through September with very high rainfall, while the dry season from November to March is sunnier and hotter, with the dry, dusty harmattan wind blowing in off the Sahara. Daytime temperatures hover at 28–34°C all year, and high humidity keeps it feeling muggy.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Benin City?

The dry season from November to February is most comfortable: little rain and dry roads, and though it is hot, travel and sightseeing are easier.

What are the hottest months in Benin City?

February through April are hottest, with daytime temperatures usually 32–35°C, sometimes higher just before the rains arrive to cool the air.

How long is the rainy season in Benin City?

The rainy season runs from April to October, with the heaviest rain in June to September when showers and big thunderstorms fall almost daily.

What is the harmattan in Benin City?

The harmattan is a dry, dust-laden wind off the Sahara around December to January that hazes the sky, lowers humidity and worsens air quality.

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