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Weather & Climate in Benin City, Nigeria

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Benin City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area464.9 sq mi (1,204.0 km²)
Population Density3,833/sq mi
Coordinates6.3382°N, 5.6258°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.4"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Mar 7, 2000 34 km S of Siluko, Nigeria M4.5 54 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 9.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 12.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 12.9 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 8.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in

Benin City has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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