Benin weather in January - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

January is one of the best months for a holiday in Benin.
Daytime
33°
Night
22°
☀️ Day length
11 h 38 min
Chance of rain
3%
Thunder days
4%
Humid days
86%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARBenin - January vs the year33°22°34°24°34°25°33°25°32°25°30°24°29°24°28°23°30°23°31°24°33°23°33°22°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)381622324435324029133JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTFeb (34°)COLDESTAug (28°)DRIESTJan (3%)WETTESTJun (44%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In January, Benin averages about 33° during the day and 22° at night. It's usually fairly dry, with only about a 3% chance of rain.

Benin weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January 33℃22℃3%
February 34℃24℃8%
March 34℃25℃16%
April 33℃25℃22%
May 32℃25℃32%
June 30℃24℃44%
July 29℃24℃35%
August ★ 28℃23℃32%
September 30℃23℃40%
October 31℃24℃29%
November 33℃23℃13%
December ★ 33℃22℃3%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Benin in January? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Natitingou 35℃15℃-0%
Covè 35℃23℃-1%
Cotonou 32℃24℃29℃4%
Ouidah 32℃24℃29℃4%
Porto-Novo 32℃24℃29℃4%
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Benin weather - other months

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