Climate normals · 1970–2000
Onitsha Climate
Onitsha is a city in Nigeria (25) with a population of about 1,553,000. Its average annual temperature is 27.1°C (81°F), with roughly 1811 mm of rain per year.
27.1°C
Avg Temp
1811
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Onitsha Climate
Onitsha has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F) and receives about 1811 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.1°C
Avg Temp
1811
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 15 mm |
| February | 28° / 83° | 29 mm |
| March | 29° / 84° | 74 mm |
| April | 29° / 84° | 140 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 220 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 241 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 268 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 214 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 310 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 237 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 53 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 10 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 Onitsha
The most comfortable months to visit Onitsha are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 34°C high). The coldest is July (near 22°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Onitsha are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Onitsha, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C and about 1811 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Onitsha average about 34°C (93°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.