Climate of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Maiduguri (Borno State, Nigeria). Population approximately 896,000.
Located in Borno State, Nigeria, Maiduguri has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 896,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in January to 32.7°C / 90.9°F in May, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 185 mm / 7.3 in (August) — about 563 mm / 22.2 in across the year. Maiduguri is the capital of Borno State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maiduguri's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.1°C73.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.5°C77.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 29.5°C85.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32.6°C90.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.7°C90.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30.7°C87.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 28.4°C83.1°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 185 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.2°C82.8°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.9°C84°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 23.5°C74.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maiduguri?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Maiduguri's warmest month is May at an average of 32.7°C / 90.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Maiduguri?
Maiduguri, in Borno State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in January to 32.7°C / 90.9°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 563 mm / 22.2 in, with the wettest month being August (185 mm / 7.3 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Maiduguri in May?
The average temperature in Maiduguri in May is 32.7°C / 90.9°F, with rainfall of about 34 mm / 1.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Maiduguri?
The driest month in Maiduguri is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.1°C / 73.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Maiduguri?
The wettest month in Maiduguri is August, with approximately 185 mm / 7.3 in of average monthly rainfall.