Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Benin Average Monthly Weather
Weather score67Good annual avg
Best months: January, December, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 32°C, sunshine averages 6.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 1127mm. Sea temperatures average 14°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
1127mm
Annual total
Sun
6.9h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
67
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Benin with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July29°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July168mm average rain
July is wetter than Benin's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July5.2 hours average sun
July is one of Benin's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July13°C average sea
July is below Benin's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and October to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July59 weather score
July scores below Benin's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.