Benin City Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Benin City Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


40°C
Highest Temp
25 Jan. 26

21°C
Lowest Temp
23 Jun. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJanuary36.29°C

Coldest MonthAugust22.17°C

Wettest MonthJuly13.21mm

Windiest MonthMarch13.16km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Benin City historically?

January is historically Benin City's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 35°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 40°C on 2026-01-25.

2. What is the coldest month in Benin City historically?

August is Benin City's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 22°C. The all-time record low of 18°C was recorded on 2011-01-12.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Benin City over the past 17 years?

Benin City's average annual rainfall is approximately 2146.01mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Benin City experience on average per year?

Benin City historically records approximately 305.2 rainy days per year. September has the highest number of rain days at an average of 29.7 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Benin City?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Benin City is 40°C on 2026-01-25.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Benin City?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Benin City is 18°C on 2011-01-12.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Benin City historically?

Benin City experiences its strongest winds during February. The historic gust record of 18.1 kph was recorded on 2025-03-25.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Benin City during a year?

Usually, Benin City's humidity peaks in September at around 89.1% and drops to its lowest in January at approximately 62.1%.