Kandi, Benin experiences average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Kandi, Benin Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kandi, Benin. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 35°C / 23°C
Feels Like 37°C / 24°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 60 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 50%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
40°C
April
Avg Low27°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
20°C
January
Avg High34°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High34°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
May (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, September due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:27
Daylight 12.8h
Sunset 19:13
Live conditions—
Kandi on the map · live conditions
Kandi, Benin
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Benin
- City
- Kandi
- Population
- 56K
- Coordinates
- 11.13°, 2.94°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 34°C / 20°C . Feb: 37°C / 22°C . Mar: 40°C / 25°C . Apr: 40°C / 27°C . May: 38°C / 27°C . Jun: 34°C / 25°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 29°C / 23°C . Sep: 30°C / 23°C . Oct: 33°C / 23°C . Nov: 35°C / 21°C . Dec: 34°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 5 mm. Apr: 13 mm. May: 38 mm. Jun: 72 mm. Jul: 157 mm. Aug: 247 mm. Sep: 149 mm. Oct: 40 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 18%. Feb: 14%. Mar: 26%. Apr: 40%. May: 55%. Jun: 68%. Jul: 78%. Aug: 84%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 68%. Nov: 37%. Dec: 24%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 6. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Apr 2025 · 41°C | Apr · 40°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 20°C | Jan · 20°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 301 mm | Aug · 247 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 18 km/h | May · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Poor July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Fair November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 34°C / 20°C | 32°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 18% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 37°C / 22°C | 35°C / 18°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 40°C / 25°C | 40°C / 24°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 40°C / 27°C | 42°C / 29°C | 3days (13 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 38°C / 27°C | 42°C / 29°C | 10days (38 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 7.7 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 34°C / 25°C | 39°C / 28°C | 13days (72 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 23°C | 36°C / 27°C | 19days (157 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 78% Humid | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 23°C | 34°C / 26°C | 24days (247 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 84% Humid | 6.5 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 19days (149 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 84% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 33°C / 23°C | 38°C / 25°C | 5days (40 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6.9 High | Fair | View Details |
| November best | 35°C / 21°C | 36°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 20°C | 32°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kandi are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kandi, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kandi is April, with average daytime highs of 40°C (104°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kandi is January, with average overnight lows of 20°C (67°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kandi is August, averaging 247mm of precipitation across 24 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kandi runs through August, July, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Kandi.
Kandi receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Kandi.
The least favorable months to visit Kandi are May, June, July, September, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Kandi is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Kandi is 50%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Kandi are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Kandi averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 51%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Kandi is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kandi has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kandi ranges from 24°C (75°F) to 37°C (99°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Kandi, with a climate score of 2.9/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Kandi, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 34°C (94°F) and 13 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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