Nigeria weather in April
Planning a journey to Nigeria this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Nigeria in April?
The weather in Nigeria in April can be quite varied, with very warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Ogoyo to 41°C in Maiduguri. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Maiduguri and 27°C in Ogoyo. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kano with an average of 4.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Port Harcourt with 252 mm. Lagos enjoys a balanced 181 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nigeria in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nigeria climate page.
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Average weather in Lagos
In April Lagos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ikeja
In April Ikeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Abuja
In April Abuja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jabi
In April Jabi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Moba
In April Moba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nigeria.
Is April the best time to visit Nigeria?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lagos, April might be a good time to visit Nigeria.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, August, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Lagos. The weather in May and June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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