Weather & Climate in Zinvié, Benin

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

Zinvié has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area225.0 sq mi (582.6 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates6.6174°N, 2.3578°E
TimezoneAfrica/Porto-Novo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 11, 2009 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin M4.4 9 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in
March 85°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
August 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in

Zinvié has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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