Climate normals · 1970–2000
Abuja Climate
Abuja is a city in Nigeria (11) with a population of about 2,690,000. Its average annual temperature is 26.6°C (80°F), with roughly 1359 mm of rain per year.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1359
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Abuja Climate
Abuja has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F) and receives about 1359 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
1359
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 2 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 6 mm |
| March | 30° / 85° | 25 mm |
| April | 29° / 85° | 79 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 156 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 180 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 229 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 280 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 269 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 125 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 7 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 1 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Abuja
The most comfortable months to visit Abuja are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 36°C high). The coldest is August (near 21°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Abuja are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Abuja, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C and about 1359 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Abuja average about 36°C (96°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.