Climate of Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Awka (Anambra State, Nigeria). Population approximately 500,000.
Located in Anambra State, Nigeria, Awka has a tropical climate. Population approximately 500,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March, with rainfall varying from 6 mm / 0.2 in (December) to 276 mm / 10.9 in (September) — about 1715 mm / 67.5 in across the year. Awka is the capital of Anambra State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Awka's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2°C81°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.5°C83.3°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29°C84.2°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 28.5°C83.3°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.4°C79.5°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 252 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.8°C78.4°F | 276 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| December | 27.2°C81°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Awka?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, December. Awka's warmest month is March at an average of 29°C / 84.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Awka?
Awka, in Anambra State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1715 mm / 67.5 in, with the wettest month being September (276 mm / 10.9 in) and the driest December (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Awka in March?
The average temperature in Awka in March is 29°C / 84.2°F, with rainfall of about 70 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Awka?
The driest month in Awka is December, with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.2°C / 81°F.
When is the wettest month in Awka?
The wettest month in Awka is September, with approximately 276 mm / 10.9 in of average monthly rainfall.