When is the best time to go to Lafia

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lafia, 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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Lafia weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lafia 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

Lafia January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 2mm 8hrs 12.4hrs

Lafia's weather in January is typically hot and very dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Lafia and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lafia 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.

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February

Lafia February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 2mm 8.3hrs 12.6hrs

February in Lafia is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

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

February is in the winter in Lafia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lafia 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in February »

March

Lafia March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 22mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lafia is characteristically very hot and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Lafia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lafia with around 22mm 0.9 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in March »

April

Lafia April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 75mm 7.5hrs 13hrs

Lafia's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry 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 Lafia.

April is in the spring in Lafia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lafia with around 75mm 3 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in April »

May

Lafia May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 154mm 7.4hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Lafia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lafia with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in May »

June

Lafia June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 169mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

The weather in June in Lafia is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

June is in the summer in Lafia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lafia with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in June »

July

Lafia July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 203mm 5.3hrs 12.6hrs

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

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 Lafia.

July is in the summer in Lafia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lafia with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in July »

August

Lafia August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 218mm 5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lafia 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 Lafia.

August is in the summer in Lafia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lafia with around 218mm 8.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in August »

September

Lafia September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 215mm 6hrs 13hrs

Lafia's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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 Lafia.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lafia and is typically the 4th 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lafia with around 215mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in September »

October

Lafia October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 97mm 7.5hrs 13.2hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Lafia and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Lafia.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lafia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lafia with around 97mm 3.8 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in October »

November

Lafia November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 3mm 9hrs 12.4hrs

November is a very dry month in Lafia and the temperature is generally hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Lafia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lafia with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in November »

December

Lafia December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 1mm 8.6hrs 12.6hrs

December in Lafia is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Lafia and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lafia 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lafia weather in December »

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Lafia weather stats

Lafia weather statistics
Hottest month: March 35.8°C 96.4°F
Driest month: December 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9hrs
Coldest month: August 28.5°C 83.3°F
Wettest month: August 218mm 8.6ins
Warmest sea: May 27.5°C 81.5°F
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