Nigeria Weather
🇳🇬 2 cities covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Warmest city
Lagos
Coolest city
Abuja
Sunniest city
Abuja
Best time to visit
December to February
Weather in Nigeria at a glance
Weather in Nigeria spans a single dominant tropical wet-and-dry climate across the 2 cities we cover. Lagos is typically the warmest spot, averaging 81°F (27°C) across the year, while Abuja runs coolest at 79°F (26°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Lagos - annual average 81°
- Coolest city: Abuja - annual average 79°
- Sunniest city: Abuja (9.4 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: December to February
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Abuja leads with about 9.4 hours of sun per day on average. Lagos is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1319 mm (51.9 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, December to February brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Nigeria today
Nigeria cities compared
Nigeria weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° | 73° | 3 | 10.6 h/day |
| February | 91° | 76° | 5 | 10.4 h/day |
| March | 91° | 78° | 9 | 9.8 h/day |
| April | 90° | 78° | 10 | 9.8 h/day |
| May | 87° | 77° | 18 | 9.3 h/day |
| June | 83° | 74° | 24 | 8.1 h/day |
| July | 81° | 73° | 26 | 8.2 h/day |
| August | 80° | 73° | 24 | 7.9 h/day |
| September | 82° | 73° | 25 | 8.1 h/day |
| October | 85° | 74° | 21 | 9.2 h/day |
| November | 88° | 75° | 9 | 10.6 h/day |
| December | 90° | 74° | 4 | 10.7 h/day |
Nigeria weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Nigeria?
Among the cities we cover, Lagos is the warmest, averaging 81°F (27°C) across the year. Its hottest month is March, with highs near 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest city in Nigeria?
Abuja runs coldest, averaging 79°F (26°C) for the year; August lows average 70°F (21°C).
What is the sunniest city in Nigeria?
Abuja, with about 9.4 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Nigeria?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Nigeria?
Snow is essentially absent in the Nigeria cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Nigeria like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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