Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Benin City, Nigeria, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (88°F), while lows may dip to 21°C (71°F). Typically, the humidity level in Benin City throughout August hovers around 90%.
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In August, Benin City averages 292 mm (11.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 27 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 12 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 8% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in Benin City reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | ||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||