Weather & climate FAQ — Nigeria
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Nigeria, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 6 cities.
Nigeria hub ★ Best time to visit Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nigeria?
Climolog covers 6 cities in Nigeria with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 32.3°C (in January) to 34.2°C (in March); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Nigeria by month?
Across Nigeria, the hottest month is March (avg high 34.2°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 20.1°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Nigeria.
When is the best time to visit Nigeria?
The best months to visit Nigeria are January, December, February — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Nigeria for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Nigeria?
March is the hottest month, averaging a high of 34.2°C across Nigeria's cities. See March climate details.
What is the coldest month in Nigeria?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 20.1°C across Nigeria's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Nigeria?
September is the wettest month, averaging about 209 mm of rain per month across Nigeria's cities. See September climate details.
What is the driest month in Nigeria?
December is the driest month, averaging about 6.9 mm of rain per month across Nigeria's cities. See December climate details.
When is the rainy season in Nigeria?
The wettest months in Nigeria are July, August, September, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in January.
Which city in Nigeria has the best weather?
Among Nigeria's cities, Kano has the best weather — its best month is January (travel-comfort score 100/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Nigeria?
Climolog covers 6 cities in Nigeria with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Nigeria hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in January Best time to visit in December Best time to visit in February
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.