Climate of Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Enugu (Enugu State, Nigeria). Population approximately 688,862.
Located in Enugu State, Nigeria, Enugu has a tropical climate. Population approximately 688,862. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in August to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March, with rainfall varying from 7 mm / 0.3 in (December) to 294 mm / 11.6 in (September) — about 1748 mm / 68.8 in across the year. Enugu is the capital of Enugu State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Enugu'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 | 26.7°C80.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.1°C82.6°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.5°C83.3°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27°C80.6°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.9°C78.6°F | 239 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 249 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.4°C77.7°F | 294 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.4°C79.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Enugu?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, November, December. Enugu's warmest month is March at an average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and its driest month is December with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Enugu?
Enugu, in Enugu State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in August to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1748 mm / 68.8 in, with the wettest month being September (294 mm / 11.6 in) and the driest December (7 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Enugu in March?
The average temperature in Enugu in March is 28.5°C / 83.3°F, with rainfall of about 70 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Enugu?
The driest month in Enugu is December, with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Enugu?
The wettest month in Enugu is September, with approximately 294 mm / 11.6 in of average monthly rainfall.