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Benin's national averages run from 29 °C in August to 38 °C in March, with rainfall between 2 mm in January and 232 mm in August and 3.7–9.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are October, January and February. Its 12 regions span 28–35 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Cotonou
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Area
- 116,105 km²
Best months to visit
When Benin shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9 | 20.9 | 18.8 | 36.0 |
| February | 35.9 | 23.2 | 20.8 | 38.1 |
| March | 37.5 | 25.8 | 23.8 | 39.1 |
| April | 36.6 | 26.2 | 24.4 | 38.8 |
| May | 34.7 | 25.4 | 23.7 | 37.3 |
| June | 32.0 | 23.9 | 22.6 | 34.6 |
| July | 30.2 | 23.4 | 22.5 | 32.3 |
| August | 29.4 | 23.0 | 22.1 | 31.3 |
| September | 30.4 | 23.0 | 22.2 | 32.6 |
| October | 32.7 | 23.1 | 22.0 | 35.0 |
| November | 34.8 | 22.1 | 20.3 | 36.1 |
| December | 34.1 | 21.0 | 19.1 | 36.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 2 |
| February | 6 |
| March | 28 |
| April | 48 |
| May | 82 |
| June | 129 |
| July | 190 |
| August | 232 |
| September | 195 |
| October | 91 |
| November | 10 |
| December | 3 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.6 |
| February | 9.4 |
| March | 8.2 |
| April | 7.7 |
| May | 7.1 |
| June | 5.9 |
| July | 4.4 |
| August | 3.7 |
| September | 4.9 |
| October | 7.2 |
| November | 9.1 |
| December | 9.4 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8 | 7.1 | 10.9 |
| February | 8.7 | 7.0 | 11.0 |
| March | 8.1 | 6.7 | 9.6 |
| April | 8.8 | 6.9 | 10.7 |
| May | 8.6 | 6.1 | 10.7 |
| June | 7.9 | 5.5 | 10.6 |
| July | 7.9 | 5.7 | 10.4 |
| August | 7.8 | 5.2 | 10.9 |
| September | 6.2 | 4.6 | 8.5 |
| October | 6.3 | 4.8 | 7.7 |
| November | 7.4 | 6.0 | 9.2 |
| December | 8.4 | 6.7 | 10.3 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Benin
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Benin, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
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Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Benin
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Benin carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Benin, in order
- JanJanuary33.9°C · 2 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary35.9°C · 6 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 6 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 6 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch37.5°C · 28 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 38 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 38 °C with 28 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril36.6°C · 48 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 48 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 48 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay34.7°C · 82 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 82 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 82 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune32.0°C · 129 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 129 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 129 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly30.2°C · 190 mm · 4.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 190 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 190 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust29.4°C · 232 mm · 3.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 232 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 232 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.4°C · 195 mm · 4.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 195 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 195 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober32.7°C · 91 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 91 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 91 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember34.8°C · 10 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 10 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 10 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember34.1°C · 3 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
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