Makurdi Weather in August
What's the weather like in Makurdi (Benue State) in August 2024?
The climate in Makurdi during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
August is in the summer in Makurdi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
| Average temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 222 mm 8.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 26.2°C 79.1°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 8.6kph 5 mph |
On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Makurdi with around 222mm 8.7 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Makurdi
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Makurdi in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Makurdi weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 36.6°C 97.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | November | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 33.7°C 92.7°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 224mm 8.8ins |
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