Best time to visit Abuja

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When is the best time to visit Abuja?

The best time to visit Abuja is October based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Abuja33
    Jan
  • 35°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Abuja35
    Feb
  • 35°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Abuja35
    Mar
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Abuja34
    Apr
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Abuja31
    May
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Abuja29
    Jun
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Abuja28
    Jul
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Abuja28
    Aug
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Abuja29
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Abuja31
    Oct
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Abuja32
    Nov
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Abuja32
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Abuja?

The hottest time of year in Abuja is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 34°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Abuja?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Abuja with 238mm on average. There are normally 16 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Abuja?

The sunniest time of year in Abuja is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 75% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Nigeria (Abuja) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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