Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Benin in January
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
7mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
82
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°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
January33°C average high
January is close to Benin's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January7mm average rain
January is one of Benin's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
January7.6 hours average sun
January is brighter than Benin's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January14°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
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
January82 weather score
January is one of Benin's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.