Benin City
Decide whether to visit or live in Benin City, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Benin City month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Benin City are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 31–34°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and June the wettest (about 279 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4 | 22.6 | 13 | 9.8 |
| February | 34.9 | 24.2 | 27 | 9.6 |
| March | 32.7 | 24.7 | 98 | 8.0 |
| April | 31.7 | 24.3 | 122 | 8.1 |
| May | 30.5 | 23.8 | 184 | 7.8 |
| June | 28.8 | 23.0 | 279 | 7.0 |
| July | 27.8 | 22.5 | 245 | 7.2 |
| August | 28.0 | 22.3 | 230 | 7.3 |
| September | 28.3 | 22.6 | 278 | 6.6 |
| October | 29.3 | 22.9 | 205 | 7.1 |
| November | 31.1 | 23.4 | 59 | 9.0 |
| December | 33.1 | 22.9 | 14 | 10.0 |
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People and places shaping Benin City
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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026Past and future events in Benin City
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Previously
- British Punitive Expedition and capture of Benin City (17 February 1897)
A 1,200‑strong British force captured, sacked and burnt Benin City, ending the kingdom's autonomy.
- June 2020 flooding in Benin City
Heavy rains caused severe flooding, leaving many residents homeless; authorities cited poor storm‑drain infrastructure.
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01 · OverviewBenin City, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Benin City took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Benin City
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Benin City
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Benin City
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Benin City
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Benin City
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Benin City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benin City
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01 · Q&AWhere is Benin City located and what are its coordinates?
Benin City is situated in Nigeria at geographic coordinates 6.3381, 5.6258 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Benin City?
Benin City has a recorded population of approximately 1,782,000 and observes the Africa/Lagos time zone (NGN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Benin City?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Benin City include en-NG, ha, yo, ig, ff, and the circulating currency is NGN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Benin City?
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