Climate of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Akure (Ondo State, Nigeria). Population approximately 420,594.
Located in Ondo State, Nigeria, Akure has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 420,594. Monthly average temperatures range from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in August to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in March, with rainfall varying from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 255 mm / 10 in (September) — about 1471 mm / 57.9 in across the year. Akure is the capital of Ondo State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Akure's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5°C77.9°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.5°C81.5°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.1°C80.8°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.1°C79°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.1°C77.2°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.1°C75.4°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.4°C75.9°F | 255 mm10″ | Tropical |
| October | 25°C77°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.8°C78.4°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 25.4°C77.7°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Akure?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, November, December. Akure's warmest month is March at an average of 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Akure?
Akure, in Ondo State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in August to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1471 mm / 57.9 in, with the wettest month being September (255 mm / 10 in) and the driest January (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Akure in March?
The average temperature in Akure in March is 27.5°C / 81.5°F, with rainfall of about 94 mm / 3.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Akure?
The driest month in Akure is January, with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Akure?
The wettest month in Akure is September, with approximately 255 mm / 10 in of average monthly rainfall.