Abuja, Nigeria Weather

Nigeria 🇳🇬 · Local time 18:13
78°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 71° · High 83° / Low 71°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
84%
0 Low
Updated just now

Abuja hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 81°F (27°C).

Now
54%
6:54 PM
Sunset
7 PM
69%
8 PM
30%
9 PM
44%
10 PM
40%
11 PM
36%
12 AM
43%
1 AM
39%
2 AM
35%
3 AM
43%
4 AM
43%
5 AM
43%
6 AM
45%
6:18 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
39%
8 AM
31%
9 AM
33%
10 AM
28%
11 AM
24%
12 PM
24%
1 PM
38%
2 PM
58%
3 PM
52%
4 PM
19%
5 PM
31%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
71°
Wind
4 mph
SE · gusts 7 mph
Humidity
84%
Pressure
29.91 in
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.02 in
80% chance today

Abuja weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Abuja looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 70°. There is a 80% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).

High / Low
82° / 70°
Precipitation
80%
Sunrise / sunset
06:18 AM / 06:54 PM

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Abuja 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 83° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 81° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Light rain shower
High 79° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 81° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 79° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 79° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 64%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Light rain shower
High 74° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Mist
High 76° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Mist
High 82° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 62%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 78° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 89%

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

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

What is the hottest month in Abuja?
March is the hottest month in Abuja, with average highs of 95°F (35°C) and overnight lows near 75°F (24°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 102°F (39°C).
What is the coldest month in Abuja?
August is the coldest month, with highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and lows around 70°F (21°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 62°F (17°C).
What is the rainiest month in Abuja?
August is typically the wettest month, averaging 9.8 inches (249 mm) of precipitation across about 27 days. December is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Abuja?
Snow is essentially absent in Abuja - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Abuja?
The best time to visit Abuja is generally October to November and May, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 86°F (30°C).
How sunny is Abuja?
Abuja averages 9.4 hours of sunshine per day across the year. January is the sunniest month at about 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Is Abuja humid?
Relative humidity in Abuja averages about 61% over the year, which feels moderate. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.