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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

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

Forecast for Maiduguri

Wednesday
5 Mar
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
36°C
0 mm
Thursday
6 Mar
Clear sky
Clear sky
34°C
0 mm
Friday
7 Mar
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
35°C
0 mm

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The best time of year to visit Maiduguri in Nigeria

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Maiduguri?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Maiduguri?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Maiduguri?
    August tops the wettest month list with 187 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Maiduguri?
    January is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Maiduguri?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.

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