Weather in August in Nigeria
Thinking about venturing to Nigeria this August 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 August?
August in Nigeria generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Ogoyo at 27°C to very warm in Maiduguri at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Maiduguri and 24°C in Ogoyo. During this period, Lagos experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Agboju with an average of 139 mm to heavy rainfall in Abuja with 333 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lagos usually sees around 110 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Nigeria for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nigeria climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?
Lagos
In August Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ikeja
In August Ikeja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Abuja
In August Abuja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jabi
In August Jabi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Moba
In August Moba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Nigeria?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Nigeria. Typically, the climate in Lagos is pleasant.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, August, November and December provide pleasant weather in Lagos. The weather in May and June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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