Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lafia Climate
Lafia is a city in Nigeria (56) with a population of about 127,236. Its average annual temperature is 27.5°C (82°F), with roughly 1319 mm of rain per year.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
1319
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Lafia Climate
Lafia has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F) and receives about 1319 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
1319
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 2 mm |
| February | 29° / 83° | 5 mm |
| March | 30° / 86° | 26 mm |
| April | 30° / 87° | 74 mm |
| May | 29° / 83° | 157 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 171 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 217 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 263 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 255 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 140 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 9 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 0 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 Lafia
The most comfortable months to visit Lafia are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 36°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lafia are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lafia, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C and about 1319 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Lafia 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.