Weather in April in Nigeria
Thinking about venturing to Nigeria this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Nigeria in April?
The weather in Nigeria in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very warm in Ogoyo at 31°C to very hot in Maiduguri at 41°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Maiduguri and 27°C in Ogoyo. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For a closer look at conditions across Nigeria, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Lagos usually sees around 181 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Nigeria climate page.
Where to go in Nigeria in April





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?
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.
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.
Abuja
In April Abuja generally has extremely 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.
Jabi
In April Jabi generally has extremely 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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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