Nikki weather in April
In April, Nikki sees average daytime highs of 36°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 44 mm of rain across 8.5 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 35°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Nikki's 7th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nikki's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 36°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- 8.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:41 AM – 6:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.0
- out of 10
Nikki is commune of Benin.
- Density
- 21/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs ease over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 35°C by the end.
A typical April day in Nikki reaches about 36°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and about 2°C warmer than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 25 |
| 2 | 37 | 25 |
| 3 | 37 | 25 |
| 4 | 37 | 25 |
| 5 | 37 | 25 |
| 6 | 37 | 25 |
| 7 | 37 | 25 |
| 8 | 36 | 25 |
| 9 | 36 | 25 |
| 10 | 36 | 25 |
| 11 | 36 | 25 |
| 12 | 36 | 25 |
| 13 | 36 | 25 |
| 14 | 36 | 25 |
| 15 | 36 | 25 |
| 16 | 36 | 25 |
| 17 | 36 | 25 |
| 18 | 36 | 25 |
| 19 | 36 | 25 |
| 20 | 36 | 25 |
| 21 | 36 | 25 |
| 22 | 36 | 25 |
| 23 | 35 | 25 |
| 24 | 35 | 25 |
| 25 | 35 | 25 |
| 26 | 35 | 25 |
| 27 | 35 | 25 |
| 28 | 35 | 25 |
| 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 30 | 35 | 25 |
How April really feels in Nikki
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Nikki weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 2nd-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 19° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 35° / 22° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 36° / 24° | 10 | 2.2 | 11.9 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 36° / 25° | 44 | 8.5 | 12.2 | 2.0 |
| May | 34° / 24° | 102 | 16.8 | 12.4 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 145 | 20.7 | 12.6 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 221 | 25.2 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 287 | 26.9 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 22° | 206 | 23.1 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 66 | 11 | 11.8 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 34° / 21° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 48 | 52 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Nikki gets around 44 mm of rain over 8.5 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 28% and peaks near 45% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 18 |
| 8 | 19 |
| 9 | 20 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 22 |
| 12 | 23 |
| 13 | 24 |
| 14 | 25 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 28 |
| 18 | 30 |
| 19 | 31 |
| 20 | 33 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 36 |
| 23 | 37 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 39 |
| 26 | 41 |
| 27 | 42 |
| 28 | 43 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 45 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 43% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 84% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 77 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 45 | 14 |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 46 | 15 |
| 3 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 47 | 16 |
| 4 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 48 | 17 |
| 5 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 49 | 19 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 50 | 20 |
| 7 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 50 | 22 |
| 8 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 51 | 24 |
| 9 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 50 | 26 |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 50 | 28 |
| 11 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 50 | 30 |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 49 | 32 |
| 13 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 48 | 35 |
| 14 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 47 | 37 |
| 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 45 | 40 |
| 16 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 44 | 43 |
| 17 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 46 |
| 18 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 48 |
| 19 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 39 | 52 |
| 20 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 55 |
| 21 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 57 |
| 22 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 60 |
| 23 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| 24 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 65 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 69 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 70 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 72 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 74 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 75 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 77 |
Wind in April
Winds average 9 km/h in April, the windiest month of the year.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:49 AM to 6:34 AM, and sunset from 6:54 PM to 6:55 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:54 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:54 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:54 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:54 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:54 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:54 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:54 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:45 | 6:54 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:45 | 6:54 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:44 | 6:54 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:44 | 6:54 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:54 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:42 | 6:54 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:42 | 6:54 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:41 | 6:54 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:41 | 6:54 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:40 | 6:54 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:40 | 6:54 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:39 | 6:54 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:39 | 6:54 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:38 | 6:54 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:38 | 6:54 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:37 | 6:54 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:37 | 6:54 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:36 | 6:54 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:36 | 6:54 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:36 | 6:54 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:35 | 6:54 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:35 | 6:55 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:34 | 6:55 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.37 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.32 kWh/m² to a high of 6.54 kWh/m² in March across the year — April's 6.37 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Nikki
In April, Nikki sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Nikki's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Nikki sees seasonal dust haze (January–June), heaviest in February.
Is April a good time to visit Nikki?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Nikki.
What to pack for Nikki in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Nikki sees daytime highs around 36°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Nikki in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Nikki peaks around April 9 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Nikki in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Nikki is worst in February — around 85 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.5× the cleanest month (August, 16 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 74 | 85 | 55 | 43 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 34 | 39 | 62 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 85 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 55 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 43 | Poor |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 34 | Moderate |
| Nov | 39 | Poor |
| Dec | 62 | Unhealthy |
Where is Nikki?
Nikki sits at 9.9°N, 3.2°E, 403 m above sea level, in Benin. The nearest listed city is Pèrèrè, 29 km away.
Topography around Nikki
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nikki.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nikki has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 85 m around an average of 392 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 179 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 312 m.
The land around Nikki is covered by cropland (41%) and shrubs (30%) within 3 km, cropland (55%) and shrubs (35%) within 16 km, and shrubs (50%) and cropland (34%) within 80 km.
Benin travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,658
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 26.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 406
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Nikki (9.9401°, 3.2107°, elevation 403 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).