Weather by month in Nigeria

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Nigeria over the year. What is the best time to visit Nigeria?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Nigeria over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Nigeria ranges from unpleasant in Onitsha to perfect in Kano. The temperatures range from very high in Kano with 30°C to extremely high in Ibi with 36°C. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In February the weather in Nigeria ranges from unpleasant in Abuja to pleasant in Lagos. The temperatures range from very high in Ogoyo with 31°C to extremely high in Yelwa with 38°C. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Nigeria. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In March the weather in Nigeria ranges from poor in Onitsha to pleasant in Lagos. The temperatures range from very high in Lekki with 31°C to extremely high in Garoua with 41°C. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Nigeria. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In April the weather in Nigeria ranges from poor in Port Harcourt to tolerable in Lagos. The temperatures range from very high in Ogoyo with 31°C to extremely high in Maiduguri with 41°C. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In May the weather in Nigeria ranges from poor in Lagos to tolerable in Abuja. The temperatures range from very high in Moba with 30°C to extremely high in Maiduguri with 40°C. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In June the weather in Nigeria ranges from poor in Lagos to pleasant in Ibi. The temperatures range from high in Lekki with 29°C to extremely high in Maiduguri with 37°C. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In July the weather in Nigeria ranges from poor in Abuja to tolerable in Kano. The temperatures range from high in Ogoyo with 28°C to very high in Maiduguri with 34°C.

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In August the weather in Nigeria ranges from poor in Abuja to pleasant in Lagos. The temperatures range from high in Ogoyo with 27°C to very high in Maiduguri with 32°C. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Nigeria.

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In September the weather in Nigeria ranges from poor in Abuja to tolerable in Agboju. The temperatures range from high in Ogoyo with 28°C to very high in Maiduguri with 34°C.

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In October the weather in Nigeria ranges from poor in Port Harcourt to pleasant in Ogoyo. The temperatures range from high in Moba with 29°C to extremely high in Maiduguri with 37°C. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In November the weather in Nigeria ranges from unpleasant in Port Harcourt to pleasant in Lagos. The temperatures range from very high in Ogoyo with 30°C to extremely high in Garoua with 37°C. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In December the weather in Nigeria ranges from unpleasant in Garoua to perfect in Kano. The temperatures range from very high in Lekki with 31°C to extremely high in Ibi with 36°C. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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