Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Ganvie, Benin Average Monthly Weather
Weather score68Good annual avg
Best months: January, December, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 6.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 1303mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
1303mm
Annual total
Sun
6.1h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
68
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ganvie, Benin with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August63mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Ganvie's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, August to September, and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.4 hours average sun
August is one of Ganvie's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August25°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaFebruary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August67 weather score
August sits close to Ganvie's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.