Climate of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Abuja (Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria). Population approximately 1,576,000.
Located in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Abuja has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,576,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in August to 29.4°C / 84.9°F in March, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (December) to 282 mm / 11.1 in (August) — about 1360 mm / 53.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Nigeria, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Abuja's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6°C78.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.8°C82°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.4°C84.9°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.2°C84.6°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 27.6°C81.7°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 230 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.8°C76.6°F | 282 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 270 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 26°C78.8°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.5°C77.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Abuja?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Abuja's warmest month is March at an average of 29.4°C / 84.9°F, and its driest month is December with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Abuja?
Abuja, in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in August to 29.4°C / 84.9°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1360 mm / 53.5 in, with the wettest month being August (282 mm / 11.1 in) and the driest December (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Abuja in March?
The average temperature in Abuja in March is 29.4°C / 84.9°F, with rainfall of about 25 mm / 1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Abuja?
The driest month in Abuja is December, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Abuja?
The wettest month in Abuja is August, with approximately 282 mm / 11.1 in of average monthly rainfall.