Abuja Weather in August

What's the weather like in Abuja (Abuja Federal Capital Territory) in August 2024?

The climate in Abuja during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Abuja and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

Abuja weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.7°C 81.8°F
Nightly temperature 20.4°C 68.6°F
Average temperature 24°C 75.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 238 mm 9.4 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Abuja with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Abuja

Abuja average temperature in August

August rainfall

Abuja average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Abuja average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Abuja in August 2024.

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Abuja weather stats

Abuja weather statistics
Hottest month: March 34.9°C 94.8°F
Driest month: December 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.3hrs
Coldest month: August 27.5°C 81.5°F
Wettest month: August 238mm 9.4ins
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