Abuja, Nigeria Weather
Abuja hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 80°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Abuja weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Abuja looks light rain shower, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 70°. There is a 88% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Abuja 14-day forecast
About the weather in Abuja
Abuja has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 80°F (27°C) in August to around 95°F (35°C) in March, and the city records roughly 136 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Abuja weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 95°F (35°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 80°F (27°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: 62°F (17°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 95°F (35°C) and overnight lows stay near 75°F (24°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows around 70°F (21°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 62°F (17°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.8 inches (249 mm) of rain over 27 days, while December is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Abuja turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 92°F (34°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Abuja runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 71°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 73 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Abuja is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Abuja is intensely hot, with daytime highs averaging 93°F (34°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Abuja by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93° | 70° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.0 h/day | 25% |
| February | 95° | 73° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.7 h/day | 27% |
| March | 95° | 75° | 2 | 0.7 in | 10.2 h/day | 48% |
| April | 93° | 75° | 4 | 0.9 in | 10.0 h/day | 59% |
| May | 89° | 74° | 13 | 3.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 73% |
| June | 84° | 72° | 20 | 5.4 in | 8.3 h/day | 81% |
| July | 81° | 70° | 27 | 7.8 in | 7.6 h/day | 86% |
| August | 80° | 70° | 27 | 9.8 in | 6.8 h/day | 86% |
| September | 83° | 70° | 24 | 8.1 in | 7.9 h/day | 85% |
| October | 86° | 71° | 16 | 4.2 in | 9.6 h/day | 78% |
| November | 91° | 71° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 50% |
| December | 92° | 71° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.9 h/day | 29% |