Climate of Abia State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Abia State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Abia State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25°C / 77°F in July to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in March, with rainfall from 19 mm / 0.7 in to 347 mm / 13.7 in depending on the season (2221 mm / 87.4 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.6°C81.7°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.7°C81.9°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.8°C80.2°F | 252 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 288 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 25°C77°F | 329 mm13″ | Tropical |
| August | 25°C77°F | 283 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.4°C77.7°F | 347 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 258 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Abia State?
The best months to visit Abia State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and the driest is December with about 19 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Abia State?
Abia State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25°C / 77°F in July to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 2221 mm / 87.4 in, with the wettest month being September (347 mm / 13.7 in) and the driest December (19 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Abia State?
The hottest month in Abia State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Abia State?
The coldest month in Abia State is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 25°C / 77°F.
When does it rain most in Abia State?
The wettest month in Abia State is September, averaging about 347 mm / 13.7 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 19 mm / 0.7 in.