When is the best time to go to Maiduguri

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Maiduguri 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

Maiduguri January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 0mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs

January is a arid month in Maiduguri and the temperature is generally warm.

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

January is in the winter in Maiduguri and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Maiduguri February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 0mm 9.4hrs 12.5hrs

February in Maiduguri is generally arid with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the winter in Maiduguri and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in February »

March

Maiduguri March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 0mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Maiduguri and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in March »

April

Maiduguri April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 12mm 8.5hrs 13.1hrs

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

April is in the spring in Maiduguri and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (105°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Maiduguri 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in April »

May

Maiduguri May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 29mm 9.1hrs 13.4hrs

May is a dry month in Maiduguri and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

May is in the spring in Maiduguri and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in May »

June

Maiduguri June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 72mm 8.9hrs 12.3hrs

June in Maiduguri is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very 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 Maiduguri.

June is in the summer in Maiduguri and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in June »

July

Maiduguri July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 146mm 7.5hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Maiduguri and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 146mm 5.7 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in July »

August

Maiduguri August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 192mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Maiduguri and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 192mm 7.6 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in August »

September

Maiduguri September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 107mm 8hrs 13.1hrs

Maiduguri's weather in September is typically very hot and damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Maiduguri and is typically the 4th warmest 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in September »

October

Maiduguri October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 11mm 9.8hrs 13.4hrs

October is a dry month in Maiduguri and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Maiduguri and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 11mm 0.4 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in October »

November

Maiduguri November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 0mm 10.1hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in Maiduguri during November can be summarized as hot and arid.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Maiduguri and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in November »

December

Maiduguri December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 0mm 9.6hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Maiduguri and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Maiduguri with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Maiduguri weather in December »

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Maiduguri weather stats

Maiduguri weather statistics
Hottest month: May 39.7°C 103.5°F
Driest month: January 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 31°C 87.8°F
Wettest month: August 192mm 7.6ins
Warmest sea: September 26.5°C 79.7°F
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