Weather in July in Nigeria
Considering a trip to Nigeria this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Nigeria in July?
July in Nigeria generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ogoyo at 28°C to very warm in Maiduguri at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Maiduguri and 24°C in Ogoyo.For a closer look at conditions across Nigeria, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Maiduguri with an average of 103 mm to heavy rainfall in Port Harcourt with 339 mm.Average sunshine
Lagos experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 98 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor more details on the yearly climate, visit our Nigeria climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?
Lagos
In July Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ikeja
In July Ikeja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Abuja
In July Abuja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jabi
In July Jabi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°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 July Moba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nigeria.
Is July the best time to visit Nigeria?
In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Nigeria with often unpleasant weather in Lagos.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, August, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Lagos. On the other hand, the months of May and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Nigeria.
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