Climate normals · 1970–2000
Maiduguri Climate
Maiduguri is a city in Nigeria (27) with a population of about 1,110,000. Its average annual temperature is 27.9°C (82°F), with roughly 547 mm of rain per year.
27.9°C
Avg Temp
547
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Maiduguri Climate
Maiduguri has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F) and receives about 547 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.9°C
Avg Temp
547
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 0 mm |
| February | 25° / 78° | 0 mm |
| March | 29° / 85° | 0 mm |
| April | 33° / 91° | 7 mm |
| May | 33° / 91° | 32 mm |
| June | 31° / 87° | 66 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 153 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 183 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 94 mm |
| October | 29° / 84° | 12 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 0 mm |
| December | 23° / 74° | 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 Maiduguri
The most comfortable months to visit Maiduguri are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 40°C high). The coldest is January (near 14°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Maiduguri are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Maiduguri, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C and about 547 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Maiduguri average about 40°C (103°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.