Travel Planning
🇳🇬 Nigeria

Best Time to Visit Benin City

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Benin City, Nigeria.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 November 26.0°C 78mm 92
#2 December 26.8°C 13mm 90
#3 January 27.3°C 18mm 89
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 89 Feb 88 Mar 85 Apr 79 May 61 Jun 35 Jul 54 Aug 53 Sep 36 Oct 57 Nov 92 Dec 90
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
26.7°C · 152mm/mo

Spring is warm and very wet.

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Summer
24.5°C · 258mm/mo

Summer is warm and very wet.

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Autumn
25.2°C · 199mm/mo

Autumn is warm and very wet.

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Winter
27.4°C · 23mm/mo

Winter is warm and relatively dry.

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Monthly Detail Pages

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Benin City?
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By comfort score, November is the best month to visit Benin City (score: 92). Expect average temperatures of 26.0°C and 78mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Benin City?
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June sees the heaviest rainfall in Benin City (296mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Benin City like in summer?
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Summer in Benin City averages 24.5°C with 258mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.

04 What is Benin City like in winter?
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Winter averages 27.4°C with 23mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.

05 What should I pack for Benin City?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Benin City?
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Peak season falls in November, December, January. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in February, March, April.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01