Climate of Benue State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Benue State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Benue State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in August to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in March, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in to 274 mm / 10.8 in depending on the season (1503 mm / 59.2 in total across the year). See the city 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 | 26.8°C80.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.4°C83.1°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.5°C85.1°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 29.1°C84.4°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.6°C81.7°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.3°C79.3°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Benue State?
The best months to visit Benue State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 29.5°C / 85.1°F, and the driest is December with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Benue State?
Benue State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in August to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1503 mm / 59.2 in, with the wettest month being September (274 mm / 10.8 in) and the driest December (4 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Benue State?
The hottest month in Benue State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 29.5°C / 85.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Benue State?
The coldest month in Benue State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
When does it rain most in Benue State?
The wettest month in Benue State is September, averaging about 274 mm / 10.8 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 4 mm / 0.2 in.