Maiduguri Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Maiduguri varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very hot
to very warm.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Maiduguri changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 41°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 32°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 15°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Maiduguri maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 452 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 187 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 0 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Maiduguri Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Maiduguri varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.5 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in August, with about 6.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Maiduguri.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 65%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 11%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during February and March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Maiduguri
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Other facts from our historical weather data:April has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 187 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
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