Climate normals · 1970–2000
Awka Climate
Awka is a city in Nigeria (25) with a population of about 167,738. Its average annual temperature is 26.9°C (80°F), with roughly 1734 mm of rain per year.
26.9°C
Avg Temp
1734
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Awka Climate
Awka has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F) and receives about 1734 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.9°C
Avg Temp
1734
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 12 mm |
| February | 28° / 83° | 27 mm |
| March | 29° / 84° | 72 mm |
| April | 28° / 83° | 142 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 224 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 222 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 255 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 196 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 280 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 243 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 55 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 6 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 Awka
The most comfortable months to visit Awka are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 34°C high). The coldest is July (near 22°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Awka are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Awka, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C and about 1734 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Awka average about 34°C (93°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.