Climate normals · 1970–2000
Makurdi Climate
Makurdi is a city in Nigeria (26) with a population of about 390,000. Its average annual temperature is 27.5°C (82°F), with roughly 1290 mm of rain per year.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
1290
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Makurdi Climate
Makurdi has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F) and receives about 1290 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
1290
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 4 mm |
| February | 29° / 84° | 4 mm |
| March | 30° / 87° | 30 mm |
| April | 30° / 86° | 84 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 169 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 182 mm |
| July | 26° / 80° | 197 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 227 mm |
| September | 26° / 80° | 240 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 144 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 8 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 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 Makurdi
The most comfortable months to visit Makurdi 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 December (near 19°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Makurdi are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Makurdi, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C and about 1290 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is December.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Makurdi average about 36°C (97°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.