When is the best time to go to Lokoja

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lokoja 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

Lokoja January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 3mm 6.9hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Lokoja and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lokoja 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in January »

February

Lokoja February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 10mm 7.2hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Lokoja and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lokoja with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in February »

March

Lokoja March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 42mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lokoja is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Lokoja and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lokoja with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Lokoja weather in March »

April

Lokoja April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 95mm 6.8hrs 13hrs

Lokoja's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and a little damp 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 Lokoja.

April is in the spring in Lokoja and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lokoja with around 95mm 3.7 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in April »

May

Lokoja May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 164mm 6.8hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Lokoja and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lokoja with around 164mm 6.4 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in May »

June

Lokoja June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 161mm 5.9hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Lokoja during June can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

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

June is in the summer in Lokoja and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lokoja with around 161mm 6.3 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in June »

July

Lokoja July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 187mm 4.4hrs 12.6hrs

July in Lokoja is generally 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 Lokoja.

July is in the summer in Lokoja and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lokoja with around 187mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in July »

August

Lokoja August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 182mm 4.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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 Lokoja.

August is in the summer in Lokoja and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lokoja with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in August »

September

Lokoja September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 225mm 4.8hrs 13hrs

Lokoja'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 Lokoja.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lokoja and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lokoja with around 225mm 8.8 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in September »

October

Lokoja October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 126mm 6.7hrs 13.2hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Lokoja and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lokoja and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lokoja with around 126mm 5 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.

Lokoja weather in October »

November

Lokoja November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 12mm 8.2hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Lokoja during November can be summarized as hot and dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Lokoja and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lokoja 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lokoja weather in November »

December

Lokoja December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 2mm 8hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Lokoja and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lokoja 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.

Lokoja weather in December »

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Lokoja weather stats

Lokoja weather statistics
Hottest month: March 35.7°C 96.3°F
Driest month: December 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: November 8.2hrs
Coldest month: August 29°C 84.2°F
Wettest month: September 225mm 8.9ins
Warmest sea: May 28.3°C 82.9°F
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