Climate of Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Lokoja (Kogi State, Nigeria). Population approximately 60,579.
Located in Kogi State, Nigeria, Lokoja has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 60,579. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August to 29.8°C / 85.6°F in March, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (December) to 227 mm / 8.9 in (September) — about 1203 mm / 47.4 in across the year. Lokoja is the capital of Kogi State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lokoja'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 | 26.1°C79°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.4°C83.1°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.8°C85.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.3°C84.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.7°C81.9°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.2°C79.2°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 175 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 227 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 128 mm5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lokoja?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Lokoja's warmest month is March at an average of 29.8°C / 85.6°F, and its driest month is December with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lokoja?
Lokoja, in Kogi State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August to 29.8°C / 85.6°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1203 mm / 47.4 in, with the wettest month being September (227 mm / 8.9 in) and the driest December (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Lokoja in March?
The average temperature in Lokoja in March is 29.8°C / 85.6°F, with rainfall of about 38 mm / 1.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lokoja?
The driest month in Lokoja is December, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Lokoja?
The wettest month in Lokoja is September, with approximately 227 mm / 8.9 in of average monthly rainfall.