Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Benin City
Nigeria · Africa
Humid air is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 72°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 29 wet days this month.
93%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
7.3 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
93%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 80°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
11%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Feels 85°F
Rain73%
Cloud91%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain86%
Cloud88%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon79°F
Feels 85°F
Rain73%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening76°F
Feels 82°F
Rain19%
Cloud83%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90 | 72 | 1.7 | 11 | 10.3 | 77 |
| Feb | 91 | 75 | 2.9 | 17 | 10.2 | 80 |
| Mar | 89 | 76 | 6.7 | 26 | 9.3 | 85 |
| Apr | 87 | 75 | 9.4 | 28 | 8.5 | 88 |
| May | 86 | 74 | 11.6 | 30 | 7.8 | 90 |
| Jun | 84 | 73 | 13.0 | 30 | 7.2 | 91 |
| Jul | 82 | 72 | 12.9 | 30 | 7.2 | 91 |
| Aug | 82 | 72 | 11.4 | 29 | 7.3 | 90 |
| Sep | 83 | 73 | 13.4 | 30 | 7.0 | 91 |
| Oct | 85 | 73 | 12.0 | 30 | 7.5 | 91 |
| Nov | 87 | 73 | 4.8 | 23 | 9.4 | 88 |
| Dec | 89 | 73 | 1.6 | 12 | 10.1 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology