Abuja
Very hot and dry from December to April; hot and wet from June to September.
- Jan97°36°69°21°Rain on fewer than one day a week.
- Feb99°37°72°22°Rain on fewer than one day a week.
- Mar100°38°75°24°Rain on about one day a week.
- Apr98°37°76°24°Rain on about two days a week.
- May92°33°74°23°Rain on about four days a week.
- Jun88°31°72°22°Rain on about six days a week.
- Jul85°29°71°22°Rain on almost every day.
- Aug84°29°70°21°Rain on almost every day.
- Sep86°30°70°21°Rain on almost every day.
- Oct88°31°71°22°Rain on about five days a week.
- Nov94°34°71°22°Rain on about one day a week.
- Dec96°36°69°21°Rain on fewer than one day a week.
The hot season runs from December to April, with highs near 98°F and nights near 72°F. From June to September, highs are nearer 86°F. The rain comes from May to October, on about six days a week. November to March is the driest stretch, with rain on fewer than one day a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.The hot season runs from December to April, with highs near 37°C and nights near 22°C. From June to September, highs are nearer 30°C. The rain comes from May to October, on about six days a week. November to March is the driest stretch, with rain on fewer than one day a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Abuja sits
Africa/Lagos
- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 9.1°Nnorthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 460 mlow-lying
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
- 6:49 AM6:49 AM6:38 AM6:21 AM6:10 AM6:11 AM6:18 AM6:22 AM6:20 AM6:18 AM6:23 AM6:37 AMsets 6:28 PMsets 6:39 PMsets 6:41 PMsets 6:40 PMsets 6:42 PMsets 6:50 PMsets 6:54 PMsets 6:48 PMsets 6:31 PMsets 6:14 PMsets 6:06 PMsets 6:13 PM
- Nearest of ours
- Lagos536 km south-west
The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Abuja, shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 84°F in August to 100°F in March.Highs from 29°C in August to 38°C in March.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in August (96% of days), driest in December and January (1%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in January (50% cover), cloudiest in May (76%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryHot seasonAt its best | no days | 50% | 11h 39m | |
| FebruaryHot seasonAt its best | no days | 56% | 11h 50m | |
| MarchHot season | 1 day | 68% | 12h 04m | |
| AprilHot season | 2 days | 73% | 12h 19m | |
| MayRainy season | 4 days | 76% | 12h 32m | |
| JuneRainy season | 6 days | 74% | 12h 39m | |
| JulyRainy seasonAt its best | 7 days | 73% | 12h 35m | |
| AugustRainy seasonAt its best | 7 days | 75% | 12h 24m | |
| SeptemberRainy seasonAt its best | 7 days | 71% | 12h 09m | |
| OctoberRainy season | 5 days | 71% | 11h 54m | |
| NovemberAt its best | 1 day | 64% | 11h 42m | |
| DecemberHot seasonAt its best | no days | 54% | 11h 36m |
When is the best time to visit Abuja?
The best months are July to September, or November to February: highs near 92°F, nights near 70°F, and rain on about three days a week.The best months are July to September, or November to February: highs near 33°C, nights near 21°C, and rain on about three days a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Abuja?
March, with highs near 100°F and lows near 75°F. The coolest is August, with highs near 84°F.March, with highs near 38°C and lows near 24°C. The coolest is August, with highs near 29°C.
When does it rain most in Abuja?
August, with rain on almost every day. December and January are the driest, with rain on fewer than one day a week.
How long are the days in Abuja?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Abuja?
January, when cloud covers about 50% of the sky on average. May is the cloudiest, at about 76%.
Places with a year like Abuja's
by their highs, lows and wet daysTheir highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Abuja's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Abuja's summer.
Elsewhere in Nigeria
All of Nigeria- Lagos536 km south-west