Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Benin in March
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
47mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h 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
March35°C average high
March is one of Benin's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March47mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Benin's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
March7.4 hours average sun
March 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
March14°C average sea
March is one of Benin's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
March66 weather score
March sits close to Benin'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.