Climate of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Lafia (Nasarawa State, Nigeria). Population approximately 127,236.
Located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Lafia has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 127,236. Monthly average temperatures range from 26°C / 78.8°F in August to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in April, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (December) to 264 mm / 10.4 in (August) — about 1316 mm / 51.8 in across the year. Lafia is the capital of Nasarawa State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lafia'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 | 26.9°C80.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.6°C83.5°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.1°C86.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.4°C86.7°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| May | 28.7°C83.7°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.1°C80.8°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.2°C79.2°F | 217 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 26°C78.8°F | 264 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.3°C79.3°F | 255 mm10″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.2°C81°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.6°C81.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lafia?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Lafia's warmest month is April at an average of 30.4°C / 86.7°F, and its driest month is December with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lafia?
Lafia, in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26°C / 78.8°F in August to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1316 mm / 51.8 in, with the wettest month being August (264 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest December (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Lafia in April?
The average temperature in Lafia in April is 30.4°C / 86.7°F, with rainfall of about 74 mm / 2.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lafia?
The driest month in Lafia is December, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Lafia?
The wettest month in Lafia is August, with approximately 264 mm / 10.4 in of average monthly rainfall.