Climate of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Ilorin (Kwara State, Nigeria). Population approximately 771,000.
Located in Kwara State, Nigeria, Ilorin has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 771,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in July to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in March, with rainfall varying from 6 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 230 mm / 9.1 in (September) — about 1160 mm / 45.7 in across the year. Ilorin is the capital of Kwara State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ilorin'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 | 26.4°C79.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.2°C82.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.7°C83.7°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| April | 28.6°C83.5°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 167 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 25°C77°F | 230 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.9°C78.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ilorin?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, November, December. Ilorin's warmest month is March at an average of 28.7°C / 83.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Ilorin?
Ilorin, in Kwara State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in July to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1160 mm / 45.7 in, with the wettest month being September (230 mm / 9.1 in) and the driest January (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Ilorin in March?
The average temperature in Ilorin in March is 28.7°C / 83.7°F, with rainfall of about 49 mm / 1.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Ilorin?
The driest month in Ilorin is January, with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Ilorin?
The wettest month in Ilorin is September, with approximately 230 mm / 9.1 in of average monthly rainfall.