Benin City

Nigeria

Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State in southern Nigeria. According to the 2006 census, it ranks as the fourth-largest city in Nigeria, following Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. The city is administratively composed of three local government areas—Egor, Ikpoba-Okha, and Oredo—with portions also extending into the Ovia North-East and Uhunmwonde local government areas.

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When to go to Benin City

Warmest: February (35°C). Driest: January (3 wet days).

MonthHighLowRainWet days
January34°C23°C13 mm3
February35°C24°C27 mm7
March33°C25°C98 mm19
April32°C24°C122 mm20
May31°C24°C184 mm25
June29°C23°C278 mm28
July28°C23°C246 mm29
August28°C22°C230 mm28
September28°C23°C278 mm29
October29°C23°C205 mm26
November31°C23°C59 mm14
December33°C23°C14 mm4

Long-term monthly averages from Open-Meteo.

Guides to Benin City

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