Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 10mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
10mm
Sun
5.4h
Weather score
73
Very good
Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 10mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Benin City, Nigeria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
January33°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
January10mm average rain
January is one of Benin City'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.
January5.4 hours average sun
January is brighter than Benin City's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February, April, and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
January73 weather score
January is one of Benin City's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.