Benin City weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 26°C (79°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 84%
- Chance of rain
- 11%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season Jun–Sep
About Benin City weather
Is it raining in Benin City right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 26° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Benin City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 24–24°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Benin City lately?
In the past 7 days, Benin City had 6 rainy days and 20.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Benin City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Benin City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Benin City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Benin City is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in July to 30°C (86°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Benin City?
September is the wettest month, with about 301 mm (11.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Benin City?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Benin City have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Benin City weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months