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Weather & Climate in Banikoara, Benin
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banikoara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 1,692.3 sq mi (4,383.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.2985°N, 2.4386°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 87°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Banikoara has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in December to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").