When is the best time to go to Abuja
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Abuja, Nigeria. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Abuja
Abuja weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Abuja are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 2mm | 8hrs | 12.4hrs |
January is a very dry month in Abuja and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Abuja, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Abuja and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Abuja with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 5mm | 8.3hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Abuja is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Abuja, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Abuja and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Abuja with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 20mm | 7.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Abuja is characteristically very hot and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Abuja, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Abuja and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Abuja with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 74mm | 7.2hrs | 13hrs |
Abuja's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Abuja.
April is in the spring in Abuja and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Abuja with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 148mm | 7.3hrs | 13.3hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Abuja and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Abuja for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Abuja and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Abuja with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 164mm | 6.6hrs | 12.4hrs |
Abuja's weather in June is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Abuja.
June is in the summer in Abuja and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Abuja with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 216mm | 5.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Abuja is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Abuja.
July is in the summer in Abuja and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Abuja with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 238mm | 4.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Abuja is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Abuja.
August is in the summer in Abuja and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 235mm | 6hrs | 13hrs |
Abuja's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Abuja.
September is in the fall / autumn in Abuja and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Abuja with around 235mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 99mm | 7.9hrs | 13.3hrs |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Abuja and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Abuja for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Abuja and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Abuja with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 4mm | 9.3hrs | 12.4hrs |
Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Abuja during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Abuja, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Abuja and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Abuja with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 1mm | 9.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Abuja is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Abuja, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Abuja and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Abuja with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Abuja weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | May | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
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