Edo, Nigeria

Weather in Benin City, Nigeria

Current weather

25°C

Overcast

Feels like: 30°C

Today’s low / high: 24°C / 32°C

Today’s low / high: 24°C / 32°C
Chance of rain: 4% in the next hour
Wind: 4 km/h NW
Wind gust: 8 km/h
Humidity: 96%
Air quality: AQI 77 · Moderate
UV index: 6 · High
Sunrise: 6:23
Sunset: 18:18

Today’s forecast updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:43 · Data source: Open-Meteo

Map of Nigeria showing the location of Benin City in Edo — Benin City is in Edo State, Nigeria, in the south south region.

Weather in Benin City today

It is currently 25°C with overcast. Rain is possible from today morning; the chance peaks at 95% tomorrow afternoon. Extreme heat is possible from today afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 40°C.

Is rain expected today or tomorrow?: Rain is possible from this morning; the chance peaks at 95% tomorrow afternoon around 15:00.
How is the weather like tonight?: Tonight in Benin City: partly cloudy, with temperatures from 24°C to 25°C. Rain is very likely. The chance peaks at 92% this evening around 18:00. Winds may reach 11 km/h.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Benin City?: Tomorrow in Benin City: light drizzle, with a low of 24°C and a high of 30°C. Rain chance reaches 95% tomorrow afternoon around 15:00.

40°Ctoday afternoon

Details and source

Extreme heat is possible from today afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 40°C. Air temperatures may reach 32°C, with the peak expected today afternoon. The threshold is met on 1 forecast day.

Reduce strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest period, use shade or cooling, and drink water. This forecast highlight is not an official warning; follow official local guidance if conditions worsen.

Forecast updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:43 · Open-Meteo

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Next 24 hours

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Hourly weather forecast for Benin City
Time	Conditions	Temperature	Rain	Amount	Wind
7:00	Overcast	25°C	4%	0.0 mm	4 km/hNW
8:00	Overcast	26°C	7%	0.0 mm	4 km/hW
9:00	Light drizzle	27°C	13%	0.1 mm	7 km/hSW
10:00	Light drizzle	29°C	20%	0.1 mm	7 km/hSW
11:00	Light drizzle	30°C	30%	0.1 mm	6 km/hSW
12:00	Clear sky	31°C	41%	0.0 mm	5 km/hSW
13:00	Light drizzle	32°C	53%	0.1 mm	2 km/hSW
14:00	Overcast	32°C	66%	0.0 mm	4 km/hSW
15:00	Light rain showers	27°C	79%	1.7 mm	13 km/hS
16:00	Moderate rain showers	26°C	88%	2.6 mm	6 km/hSW
17:00	Moderate drizzle	26°C	92%	0.5 mm	8 km/hSW
18:00	Heavy drizzle	24°C	92%	1.0 mm	11 km/hSW
18:18	Sunset
19:00	Partly cloudy	24°C	86%	0.0 mm	3 km/hSW
20:00	Partly cloudy	24°C	72%	0.0 mm	1 km/hN
21:00	Mainly clear	24°C	52%	0.0 mm	2 km/hNW
22:00	Overcast	24°C	35%	0.0 mm	1 km/hN
23:00	Partly cloudy	25°C	22%	0.0 mm	3 km/hW
0:00	Partly cloudy	25°C	10%	0.0 mm	1 km/hW
1:00	Overcast	24°C	2%	0.0 mm	3 km/hS
2:00	Overcast	24°C	0%	0.0 mm	6 km/hSW
3:00	Overcast	24°C	0%	0.0 mm	3 km/hW
4:00	Overcast	24°C	0%	0.0 mm	4 km/hNW
5:00	Overcast	24°C	0%	0.0 mm	3 km/hNW
6:00	Overcast	24°C	0%	0.0 mm	1 km/hN
6:23	Sunrise

7-day forecast

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Seven-day weather forecast for Benin City
Day	Conditions	Low / high	Rain	Amount	Wind
Fri, 30 Oct	Moderate rain showers	24°C / 32°C	92%	6.2 mm	13 km/hSW
Sat, 31 Oct	Light drizzle	24°C / 30°C	95%	1.1 mm	9 km/hSW
Sun, 1 Nov	Light rain showers	24°C / 32°C	53%	4.5 mm	13 km/hS
Mon, 2 Nov	Light drizzle	24°C / 32°C	49%	0.3 mm	10 km/hS
Tue, 3 Nov	Heavy drizzle	24°C / 33°C	79%	4.2 mm	8 km/hS
Wed, 4 Nov	Light drizzle	24°C / 32°C	76%	0.9 mm	10 km/hSW
Thu, 5 Nov	Light drizzle	23°C / 32°C	59%	1.8 mm	9 km/hSW

Benin City weather tomorrow

Forecast for Saturday, 31 Oct 2026

Tomorrow in Benin City, expect light drizzle, with temperatures from 24°C to 30°C. Rain chance peaks at 95% tomorrow afternoon around 15:00. Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is forecast. Winds may reach 9 km/h.

Tomorrow’s low / high

24°C / 30°C

Light drizzle

Maximum rain chance: 95%
Expected precipitation: 1.1 mm
Maximum wind: 9 km/h SW
Maximum wind gust: 23 km/h
UV index: 6 · High
Sunrise: 6:23
Sunset: 18:17

Tomorrow’s forecast updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:43 · Data source: Open-Meteo

Details of Current Air quality in Benin City

US AQI: U.S. Air Quality Index; higher values mean greater pollution and health concern.
PM2.5: Fine inhalable particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller, shown in μg/m³.
PM10: Inhalable particles 10 micrometers or smaller, shown in μg/m³.

US AQI

AQI 77 · Moderate

PM2.5: 16.1 μg/m³
PM10: 18.5 μg/m³

In Benin City, AQI 77 is Moderate. PM2.5 is 16.1 μg/m³ and PM10 is 18.5 μg/m³, so air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people may notice pollution.

Last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 02:29 · Data source: Open-Meteo Air Quality

Air quality is modeled for the city area and may differ from local street-level sensor readings.

What shapes Benin City weather?

Benin City has a warm, humid southern climate with a substantial rainy season. Showers can build quickly during the day, and local rainfall may differ over short distances, especially when thunderstorms move through Edo State.

Forecast last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:43 · Data source: Open-Meteo. Weather forecasts are estimates and may change.