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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 Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 464.9 sq mi (1,204.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3382°N, 5.6258°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
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").