Nigeria temperatures in August

August in Nigeria has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Ogoyo with 27°C to very high temperatures in Maiduguri with 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Maiduguri and 24°C in Ogoyo. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Nigeria in August?

To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of Nigeria, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in August in Nigeria?
  • From a thorough analysis of our records, Maiduguri clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 32°C, and evenings that remain near 23°C.

  • What is the coldest city in August in Nigeria?
  • When looking through our records, we find that Ogoyo stands out as the coolest city in Nigeria for the month of August. Daytime highs average 27°C and it cools down to about 24°C at night.

  • How much sun does Nigeria get in August?
  • Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected in Lagos. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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