Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Benue
Benue is a locality in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now33°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time13:09
8.32° N, 8.52° EElevation 200 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Benue at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:14 · 18:0711 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:31Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in March
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJune
188 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Benue
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 52%
Today25 Oct33°25°
Mon26 Oct33°25°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct31°23°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct31°23°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct33°24°
Sat31 Oct32°24°
Sun1 Nov33°24°
Mon2 Nov33°25°
Tue3 Nov33°25°
When to go to Benue
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 56 | 57 | 38 | 23 | 27 | 38 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 55 | 57 |
| High | 35° | 37° | 37° | 35° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 33° | 35° |
| Low | 22° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 17 | 71 | 137 | 188 | 223 | 267 | 218 | 98 | 5 | 2 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
What's on in Benue
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Benue
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Nigeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Benue
Towns and villages around Benue
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Places near Benue
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Benue?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benue.
What is the hottest month in Benue?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Benue?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benue?
June is the wettest month with about 188 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.