Enugu weather in August (Nigeria)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Enugu this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Enugu typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 23°C. While the temperatures are lower than usual, the month maintains its warmth throughout.

Precipitation

Enugu in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 248 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Enugu. November typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Enugu climate page with graphs.

 

Enugu, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 248 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Nigeria in August

Find out more about the weather in Nigeria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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