Nikki, Benin experiences average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Nikki, Benin Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Nikki, 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
5.5/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 34°C / 22°C
Feels Like 37°C / 24°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 79 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 57%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 17°C
Hottest Month
38°C
March
Avg Low24°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
20°C
January
Avg High34°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High34°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
April (Gusts 33)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding April, May, July, September due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:28
Daylight 12.7h
Sunset 19:10
Live conditions—
Nikki on the map · live conditions
Nikki, Benin
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Benin
- City
- Nikki
- Population
- 66.1K
- Coordinates
- 9.94°, 3.21°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 37°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 23 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 11 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: 36°C / 21°C . Mar: 38°C / 24°C . Apr: 38°C / 25°C . May: 36°C / 25°C . Jun: 33°C / 23°C . Jul: 30°C / 22°C . Aug: 29°C / 22°C . Sep: 30°C / 22°C . Oct: 33°C / 22°C . Nov: 35°C / 22°C . Dec: 34°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 13 mm. Apr: 24 mm. May: 64 mm. Jun: 130 mm. Jul: 212 mm. Aug: 239 mm. Sep: 207 mm. Oct: 59 mm. Nov: 2 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 24%. Feb: 24%. Mar: 44%. Apr: 54%. May: 65%. Jun: 75%. Jul: 82%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 44%. Dec: 29%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 10 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 7.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 32 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Mar 2025 · 39°C | Mar · 38°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 20°C | Jan · 20°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 326 mm | Aug · 239 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 14 km/h | Apr · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Wet 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 | 33°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 36°C / 21°C | 36°C / 19°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 38°C / 24°C | 40°C / 26°C | 3days (13 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 38°C / 25°C | 41°C / 28°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 36°C / 25°C | 40°C / 28°C | 11days (64 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 33°C / 23°C | 38°C / 27°C | 18days (130 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 25days (212 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 82% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 22°C | 33°C / 25°C | 25days (239 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 83% Humid | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 23days (207 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 84% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 33°C / 22°C | 37°C / 25°C | 9days (59 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November best | 35°C / 22°C | 36°C / 22°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 20°C | 34°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Nikki are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Nikki, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Nikki is March, with average daytime highs of 38°C (101°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Nikki is January, with average overnight lows of 20°C (68°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Nikki is August, averaging 239mm of precipitation across 25 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Nikki runs through July, August, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Nikki.
Nikki receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Nikki.
The least favorable months to visit Nikki are April, May, 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 Nikki is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Nikki is 57%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Nikki are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 21 mph).
Nikki averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 56%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Nikki is 17°C (63°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Nikki 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 Nikki ranges from 24°C (75°F) to 37°C (99°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 Nikki, with a climate score of 4.2/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Nikki, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 33°C (91°F) and 18 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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