Climate normals · 1970–2000
Enugu Climate
Enugu is a city in Nigeria (47) with a population of about 950,000. Its average annual temperature is 26.3°C (79°F), with roughly 1732 mm of rain per year.
26.3°C
Avg Temp
1732
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Enugu Climate
Enugu has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F) and receives about 1732 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.3°C
Avg Temp
1732
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 80° | 8 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 23 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 70 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 140 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 228 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 237 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 245 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 218 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 295 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 226 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 35 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 7 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 Enugu
The most comfortable months to visit Enugu are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 33°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Enugu are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Enugu, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C and about 1732 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Enugu average about 33°C (92°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.