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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Nigeria for your holiday.
Climate Overview
19 °C to 37 °C
0.08 – 12.44 in (1 – 17 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 26.8 °C (Lagos) and 27.7 °C (Abuja)
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Best Time to Visit Nigeria: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Abuja Lagos | FebruaryFeb Very hot (average up to 31 °C) | MarchMar Very hot (average up to 31 °C) | AprilApr Very hot (average up to 31 °C) | MayMay Very hot (average up to 29 °C) Up to 8.36 in of rainof rain | JuneJun Up to 12.42 in of rainof rain |
JulyJul Up to 9.57 in of rainof rain | AugustAug Up to 9.17 in of rainof rain | SeptemberSep Up to 10.71 in of rainof rain | OctoberOct TemperaturesTemp. up to 31 °C | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Abuja Lagos | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Abuja Lagos |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Nigeria) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Abuja | January, November, and December |
| Lagos | January, November, and December |
Climate Charts Nigeria
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Abuja
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Nigeria
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Nigeria, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Abuja (Nigeria)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 34° | 37° | 37° | 35° | 33° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 35° | 35° |
| Night Temperature | 19° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 21° | 21° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.12 | 0.28 | 0.63 | 2.87 | 5.39 | 7.36 | 8.5 | 9.17 | 10.71 | 4.61 | 0.28 | 0.08 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Abuja is 27.7 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: March (31.2 °C)
Coldest month: August (25.4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 50 inch on 82 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): June, July, August, and September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 35.75 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Abuja.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, November is the sunniest month with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Lagos (Nigeria)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° |
| Night Temperature | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.52 | 1.6 | 3.32 | 5.76 | 7.97 | 12.42 | 9.57 | 4.79 | 6.3 | 4.93 | 1.56 | 0.58 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Lagos is 26.8 °C.Warmest month: February (28.5 °C)
Coldest month: August (25.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 59.31 inch on 106 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): May, June, and July
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 29.96 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Lagos.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, November is the sunniest month with an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 5.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Lagos: Makoko Floating Community Canoe Tour
Canoe & kayak tours
from 178 $ »
Explore Makoko, the world’s largest floating village, on a guided canoe ride. See daily life in its fishing community, a floating city of stilt houses and canals.
Lagos International Airport: Hotel Transfer & Concierge
Transfers
from 75 $ »
Travel by private transfer between Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Nigeria and your Lagos hotel in the city centre or outskirts. Get meet-and-greet help for airport arrivals or departures.
Lagos: Guided City Tour with Perfume Making
Educational activities
from 150 $ »
Discover the vibrant culture of Lagos on a guided tour. Visit the National Museum, create your own perfume, explore the Nike Art Gallery, and walk through the Lekki Conservation Centre.
More attractions
Abuja: Private City Tour of Nigeria’s Capital | Lagos: Private Upside-Down House & Yoruba Culture Tour | Lagos: Badagry Day Trip with Boat Ride to Gberefu Island | Lagos, Nigeria: Nigerian Cooking Class with Market Shopping | Lagos: Shared Art Gallery Tour with Invitation-Only Access | From Lagos: 3-Day Return Trip to Ikogosi Warm Springs, Ekiti | NIGERIA: 7-Day South West Cultural Heritage Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Abuja
broken clouds, 28.2 °CClouds: 63 % Wind: 3 mph SSW
Air Pressure: 1014 hPa Humidity: 59 %
Air Pressure: 1014 hPa Humidity: 59 %
Last updated: 1st Nov 2026, 09:26 am
The next days …
| 1st Nov 2026 | 2nd Nov 2026 | 3rd Nov 2026 | 4th Nov 2026 | 5th Nov 2026 | 6th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 23 °C to 34 °C |  23 °C to 33 °C | 24 °C to 34 °C | 23 °C to 34 °C | 23 °C to 36 °C | 23 °C to 35 °C |
| 23 °C to 34 °C | 23 °C to 33 °C | 24 °C to 34 °C | 23 °C to 34 °C | 23 °C to 36 °C | 23 °C to 35 °C |
| Clouds: 33 % | Clouds: 62 % | Clouds: 62 % | Clouds: 52 % | Clouds: 33 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| No Precipitation | 0.02 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
February: 37 °C
Day Temperature in Abuja
February: 37 °CDay Temperature in Abuja
Coldest Month
January: 19 °C
Night Temperature in Abuja
January: 19 °CNight Temperature in Abuja
Rainiest Month
June: 12.42 in
Rain in Lagos
June: 12.42 inRain in Lagos
Driest Month
December: 0.08 in
Rain in Abuja
December: 0.08 inRain in Abuja
Sunniest Month
November: 9 hours/day
Sunshine in Abuja
November: 9 hours/daySunshine in Abuja
Activities and Attractions
From Lagos: 9-Day West Africa Tour to Benin, Togo & Ghana
Tours
from 4368 $ »
Abuja: Discovery Museum Tour with Hotel Pickup
Culture & history
from 50 $ »
Badagry: Private Guided Transatlantic Slave Trade Tour
Guided tours
from 230 $ »
Distances to Nigeria
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja | 2970 mi | 5370 mi | 7810 mi |
| Lagos | 3120 mi | 5270 mi | 7720 mi |
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