When is the best time to go to Onitsha
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Onitsha, 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.
Average temperatures in Onitsha
Onitsha weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Onitsha 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 13mm | 5.8hrs | 12.5hrs |
The climate in Onitsha during January can be summarized as hot and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Onitsha, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Onitsha and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Onitsha 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 31mm | 5.9hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Onitsha is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Onitsha, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Onitsha and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Onitsha with around 31mm 1.2 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 100mm | 5.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Onitsha is characteristically very hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Onitsha for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Onitsha and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Onitsha with around 100mm 3.9 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 159mm | 5.8hrs | 13hrs |
Onitsha's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Onitsha for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Onitsha and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Onitsha with around 159mm 6.2 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 228mm | 5.7hrs | 13.1hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Onitsha and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Onitsha for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Onitsha 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 (74°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Onitsha with around 228mm 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 254mm | 4.7hrs | 12.5hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Onitsha during the month of June
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 Onitsha.
June is in the summer in Onitsha and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Onitsha with around 254mm 10 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 312mm | 3.5hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Onitsha 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 Onitsha.
July is in the summer in Onitsha and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Onitsha with around 312mm 12.3 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 239mm | 3.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Onitsha 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 Onitsha.
August is in the summer in Onitsha and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Onitsha with around 239mm 9.4 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 334mm | 3.7hrs | 13hrs |
Onitsha's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet 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 Onitsha.
September is in the fall / autumn in Onitsha and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Onitsha with around 334mm 13.1 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Onitsha weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 252mm | 5.1hrs | 13.1hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Onitsha and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Onitsha for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Onitsha and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Onitsha with around 252mm 9.9 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 58mm | 6.6hrs | 12.5hrs |
The weather in November in Onitsha is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Onitsha, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Onitsha and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Onitsha with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 13mm | 6.6hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Onitsha is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Onitsha, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Onitsha and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Onitsha with around 13mm 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Onitsha weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 33.7°C 92.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 334mm 13.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 28.9°C 84°F |
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