Nigeria weather in July
Planning a journey to Nigeria this July 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 July?
July in Nigeria generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
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.
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. 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 days
For specific regional insights in Nigeria for July, 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 July for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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