Ekpé, Benin Weather & Climate 2026

Am Tropical Monsoon

Monthly climate averages for Ekpé, Benin. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Ekpé, Benin experiences average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 17 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. High humidity combined with warm temperatures produces a tropical feel year-round. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: May–Nov

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
4.3/10
Best: August
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 29°C / 26°C
Feels Like 34°C / 30°C
Rainy Days 17
Rainfall 110 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 83%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 24°C
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
31°C
February
Avg Low26°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
24°C
August
Avg High27°C
Rain18days
Driest Month
6days
January
Avg High31°C
Avg Low26°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
March (Gusts 36)
Sea Temperature
26°C30°C
Warmest water: May ( 29.9°C )

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding March, April, May, November due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.

Sun Position
Sunrise 06:37
Daylight 12.5h
Sunset 19:06

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Ekpé, Benin

Continent
Africa
Country
Benin
City
Ekpé
Population
75.3K
Coordinates
6.39°, 2.54°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 22 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 22 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 9 days/mo

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 26°C . Feb: 31°C / 26°C . Mar: 31°C / 27°C . Apr: 31°C / 27°C . May: 30°C / 26°C . Jun: 28°C / 25°C . Jul: 27°C / 24°C . Aug: 27°C / 24°C . Sep: 27°C / 24°C . Oct: 29°C / 25°C . Nov: 30°C / 26°C . Dec: 30°C / 26°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 40 mm 80 mm 120 mm 160 mm 200 mm 240 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 20 mm. Feb: 31 mm. Mar: 63 mm. Apr: 72 mm. May: 148 mm. Jun: 232 mm. Jul: 147 mm. Aug: 121 mm. Sep: 187 mm. Oct: 192 mm. Nov: 73 mm. Dec: 31 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 81%. May: 82%. Jun: 84%. Jul: 85%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 86%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 82%. Dec: 80%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 8h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 11h.

Sea Temperature

36°C 32°C 28°C 24°C 20°C swim JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sea Temperatureswim

Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 29°C . Feb: 29°C . Mar: 29°C . Apr: 30°C . May: 30°C . Jun: 29°C . Jul: 27°C . Aug: 26°C . Sep: 27°C . Oct: 28°C . Nov: 29°C . Dec: 29°C .

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 7.

Monthly Daylight Hours

14h 12h 10h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

32°C 28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Fair
Temp
31°C / 26°C
Feels Like
36°C / 30°C
Rain
6days (20 mm) Good
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
7.6 Very High
February
Poor
Temp
31°C / 26°C
Feels Like
37°C / 31°C
Rain
10days (31 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8.2 Very High
March
Poor
Temp
31°C / 27°C
Feels Like
37°C / 32°C
Rain
16days (63 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8.3 Very High
April
Poor
Temp
31°C / 27°C
Feels Like
37°C / 32°C
Rain
14days (72 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
30°C / 26°C
Feels Like
35°C / 31°C
Rain
21days (148 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
7.6 Very High
June
Wet
Temp
28°C / 25°C
Feels Like
33°C / 29°C
Rain
26days (232 mm) Wet
Sun
8.1h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
6.9 High
July
Wet
Temp
27°C / 24°C
Feels Like
31°C / 28°C
Rain
21days (147 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
6.6 High
August best
Wet
Temp
27°C / 24°C
Feels Like
30°C / 27°C
Rain
18days (121 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7.2 Very High
September
Wet
Temp
27°C / 24°C
Feels Like
32°C / 28°C
Rain
23days (187 mm) Wet
Sun
8.5h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
7.3 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
34°C / 30°C
Rain
25days (192 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7.3 Very High
November
Wet
Temp
30°C / 26°C
Feels Like
36°C / 31°C
Rain
19days (73 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
7.5 Very High
December
Poor
Temp
30°C / 26°C
Feels Like
36°C / 31°C
Rain
10days (31 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
7.2 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 31°C / 26°C 36°C / 30°C 6days (20 mm) Good 10.4h Excellent 79% Humid 7.6 Very High Fair View Details
February 31°C / 26°C 37°C / 31°C 10days (31 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 81% Humid 8.2 Very High Poor View Details
March 31°C / 27°C 37°C / 32°C 16days (63 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 81% Humid 8.3 Very High Poor View Details
April 31°C / 27°C 37°C / 32°C 14days (72 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 81% Humid 8 Very High Poor View Details
May 30°C / 26°C 35°C / 31°C 21days (148 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 82% Humid 7.6 Very High Wet View Details
June 28°C / 25°C 33°C / 29°C 26days (232 mm) Wet 8.1h Good 84% Humid 6.9 High Wet View Details
July 27°C / 24°C 31°C / 28°C 21days (147 mm) Wet 9h Good 85% Humid 6.6 High Wet View Details
August best 27°C / 24°C 30°C / 27°C 18days (121 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 85% Humid 7.2 Very High Wet View Details
September 27°C / 24°C 32°C / 28°C 23days (187 mm) Wet 8.5h Good 86% Very Muggy 7.3 Very High Wet View Details
October 29°C / 25°C 34°C / 30°C 25days (192 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 85% Humid 7.3 Very High Wet View Details
November 30°C / 26°C 36°C / 31°C 19days (73 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 82% Humid 7.5 Very High Wet View Details
December 30°C / 26°C 36°C / 31°C 10days (31 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 80% Humid 7.2 Very High Poor View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Ekpé are August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ekpé, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ekpé is February, with average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ekpé is August, with average overnight lows of 24°C (75°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ekpé is June, averaging 232mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ekpé runs through June, October, September, May, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Ekpé.
Ekpé receives approximately 116 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is February with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Ekpé.
The least favorable months to visit Ekpé are March, April, May, November, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider August instead.
The annual average UV index in Ekpé is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Ekpé is 83%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December average 28°C (82°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Ekpé are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Ekpé averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 68%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Ekpé is 24°C (75°F), which feels oppressively humid. Expect heavy perspiration during warmer months — stay hydrated and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces.
Ekpé has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Ekpé ranges from 30°C (86°F) to 34°C (93°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
June is not the best time to visit Ekpé, with a climate score of 5.1/10. Consider visiting during August instead for better conditions.
For June in Ekpé, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 26 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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