Climate normals · 1970–2000
Nsukka Climate
Nsukka is a city in Nigeria (47) with a population of about 111,017. Its average annual temperature is 25.6°C (78°F), with roughly 1546 mm of rain per year.
25.6°C
Avg Temp
1546
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Nsukka Climate
Nsukka has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F) and receives about 1546 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.6°C
Avg Temp
1546
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 8 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 19 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 60 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 122 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 201 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 213 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 205 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 195 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 286 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 200 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 30 mm |
| December | 25° / 78° | 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 Nsukka
The most comfortable months to visit Nsukka 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 21°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Nsukka are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Nsukka, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C and about 1546 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Nsukka average about 33°C (91°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.