Climate of Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Makurdi (Benue State, Nigeria). Population approximately 292,645.
Located in Benue State, Nigeria, Makurdi has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 292,645. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.1°C / 79°F in December to 30.5°C / 86.9°F in March, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (December) to 241 mm / 9.5 in (September) — about 1298 mm / 51.1 in across the year. Makurdi is the capital of Benue State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Makurdi'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 | 27°C80.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 29.2°C84.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.5°C86.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30°C86°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.5°C83.3°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.2°C81°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.4°C79.5°F | 227 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.1°C80.8°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.1°C80.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Makurdi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Makurdi's warmest month is March at an average of 30.5°C / 86.9°F, and its driest month is December with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Makurdi?
Makurdi, in Benue State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.1°C / 79°F in December to 30.5°C / 86.9°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1298 mm / 51.1 in, with the wettest month being September (241 mm / 9.5 in) and the driest December (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Makurdi in March?
The average temperature in Makurdi in March is 30.5°C / 86.9°F, with rainfall of about 31 mm / 1.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Makurdi?
The driest month in Makurdi is December, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.1°C / 79°F.
When is the wettest month in Makurdi?
The wettest month in Makurdi is September, with approximately 241 mm / 9.5 in of average monthly rainfall.