When is the best time to go to Enugu

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Enugu, 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.

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Enugu weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Enugu 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

Enugu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 13mm 6.3hrs 12.5hrs

Hot and dry weather often prevails in Enugu during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Enugu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Enugu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Enugu with around 13mm 0.5 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Enugu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 25mm 6.4hrs 12.6hrs

February in Enugu is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Enugu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Enugu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Enugu with around 25mm 1 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Enugu weather in February »

March

Enugu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 87mm 5.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Enugu is characteristically hot and a little damp.

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 Enugu.

March is in the spring in Enugu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Enugu with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Enugu weather in March »

April

Enugu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 149mm 6.1hrs 13hrs

Enugu's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Enugu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Enugu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Enugu with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Enugu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 224mm 6hrs 13.1hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Enugu and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Enugu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Enugu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Enugu with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Enugu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 235mm 5.1hrs 12.5hrs

June in Enugu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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 Enugu.

June is in the summer in Enugu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Enugu with around 235mm 9.2 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Enugu weather in June »

July

Enugu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 259mm 3.7hrs 12.6hrs

July in Enugu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Enugu.

July is in the summer in Enugu 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 (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Enugu with around 259mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Enugu weather in July »

August

Enugu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 215mm 3.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Enugu is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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 Enugu.

August is in the summer in Enugu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Enugu with around 215mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Enugu weather in August »

September

Enugu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 310mm 4hrs 13hrs

Enugu'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 Enugu.

September is in the fall / autumn in Enugu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Enugu with around 310mm 12.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Enugu weather in September »

October

Enugu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 230mm 5.6hrs 13.1hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Enugu and the temperature is generally 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 Enugu.

October is in the fall / autumn in Enugu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Enugu with around 230mm 9 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Enugu weather in October »

November

Enugu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 41mm 7.4hrs 12.5hrs

November in Enugu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Enugu.

November is in the fall / autumn in Enugu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Enugu with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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.

Enugu weather in November »

December

Enugu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 12mm 7.3hrs 12.6hrs

December in Enugu is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Enugu, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Enugu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Enugu with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Enugu weather stats

Enugu weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: December 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: November 7.4hrs
Coldest month: July 27.8°C 82°F
Wettest month: September 310mm 12.2ins
Warmest sea: May 28.6°C 83.5°F
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