Abuja, Nigeria Weather

Nigeria 🇳🇬 · Local time 04:31
72°
Fog Feels like 79° · High 80° / Low 69°
Wind
3 mph
Humidity
98%
0 Low
Updated 18 min ago

Abuja hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 80°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 80°F (27°C).

Now
42%
5 AM
43%
6 AM
43%
6:21 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
49%
8 AM
39%
9 AM
30%
10 AM
21%
11 AM
23%
12 PM
50%
1 PM
80%
2 PM
27%
3 PM
66%
4 PM
20%
5 PM
26%
6 PM
28%
6:41 PM
Sunset
7 PM
29%
8 PM
77%
9 PM
20%
10 PM
23%
11 PM
38%
12 AM
38%
1 AM
87%
2 AM
61%
3 AM
68%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
79°
Wind
3 mph
SSW · gusts 8 mph
Humidity
98%
Pressure
29.89 in
Visibility
0 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
88% chance today

Abuja weather tomorrow (Friday, August 28)

Tomorrow in Abuja looks light rain shower, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 70°. There is a 91% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).

High / Low
80° / 70°
Precipitation
91%
Sunrise / sunset
06:21 AM / 06:40 PM

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Abuja 14-day forecast

Today
Mist
High 80° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Light rain shower
High 80° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 78° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 80° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 81° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 56%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 81° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 40%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 78° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 90%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 80° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Light rain shower
High 75° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 94%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 79° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Mist
High 77° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Mist
High 80° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 30%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
High 81° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Wed, Sep 9 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 75° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 94%

About the weather in Abuja

Abuja has one of the steadier climates in our dataset. Average highs move only 6°C across the whole year - from 80°F (27°C) in August to 95°F (35°C) in March - so the practical difference between seasons here is rainfall and daylight, not warmth.

Abuja weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: March - highs near 95°F (35°C)
  • Coldest month: August - highs near 80°F (27°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 102°F (39°C) high · 62°F (17°C) low
  • Wettest month: August (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.0 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
  • Annual swing: 6°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 8
  • Average humidity: 61%

Temperatures through the year

August sits at the other end of the year: 80°F (27°C) by day, 70°F (21°C) at night. March is the warm end of the year, averaging 95°F (35°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) overnight. 5 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running November through March.

Rain, sun and snow

Relative humidity averages 61% across the year, drier than about 84% of the cities we track. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 8 months of the year, October through May being the unbroken run. Rainfall is strongly seasonal: 63% of the annual total falls in the July to September window, leaving December at less than 1 mm. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 102°F (39°C) and the lowest daily minimum 62°F (17°C).

Season by season

March through May

March through May turns very hot here - highs near 92°F (34°C), nights near 75°F (24°C), and expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.

June through August

Through June through August, Abuja is hot: 82°F (28°C) by day, 71°F (21°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 73 of the 90 days.

September through November

Through September through November, Abuja is hot: 86°F (30°C) by day, 71°F (22°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 41 of the 90 days.

December through February

Through December through February, Abuja brings serious heat: 93°F (34°C) by day, 71°F (22°C) after dark, and precipitation is sparse, near 6 mm (0.2 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.

Average temperatures in Abuja by month

Monthly averages for Abuja based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

How often does it rain in Abuja?
About 136 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 40.5 inches (1030 mm). That works out at roughly 7.6 mm on an average wet day.
What is the best month to go to Abuja?
The best time to visit Abuja is generally October to November and May, when the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 86°F (30°C), with rain on about 14 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in October.
Is there snow in Abuja?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Abuja shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the coldest month in Abuja?
August, with highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows near 70°F (21°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 62°F (17°C).
When is Abuja at its hottest?
March, averaging 95°F (35°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).
Which month is wettest in Abuja?
August, at 9.8 inches (249 mm) over about 27 days. December is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.