Climate of Delta State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Delta State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Delta 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 26 mm / 1 in to 402 mm / 15.8 in depending on the season (2459 mm / 96.8 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 | 26.5°C79.7°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.4°C81.3°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.7°C81.9°F | 185 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 263 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 344 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25°C77°F | 402 mm15.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 25°C77°F | 265 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.3°C77.5°F | 399 mm15.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 295 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Delta State?
The best months to visit Delta 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 January with about 26 mm / 1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Delta State?
Delta 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 2459 mm / 96.8 in, with the wettest month being July (402 mm / 15.8 in) and the driest January (26 mm / 1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Delta State?
The hottest month in Delta State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Delta State?
The coldest month in Delta State is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 25°C / 77°F.
When does it rain most in Delta State?
The wettest month in Delta State is July, averaging about 402 mm / 15.8 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 26 mm / 1 in.