Ikeja Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Ikeja has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Ikeja remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like August.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 23°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ikeja is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1748 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 288 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 37 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Ikeja 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ikeja. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 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 June, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ikeja in Nigeria
Ikeja has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 32°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Ikeja occurs in the months of May, June, July, September and October.
February has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 288 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
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