Abuja Climate by Month
The temperature in Abuja varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very hot
to warm.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Abuja, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C in March. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 21°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Abuja has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1513 mm of rainfall annually. Abuja can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 333 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 1.4 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Abuja in Nigeria
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Abuja occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 333 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
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