Ibadan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Ibadan has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Ibadan remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like August.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 22°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ibadan is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1505 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 224 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 13 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Ibadan Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ibadan. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 88%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Ibadan
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ibadan in Nigeria
Ibadan has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 35°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, November and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Ibadan occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 224 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.
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