Climate of Edo State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Edo State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Edo State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in March, with rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in to 303 mm / 11.9 in depending on the season (1750 mm / 68.9 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°C78.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.3°C81.1°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.6°C81.7°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.6°C79.9°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.5°C77.9°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.5°C76.1°F | 258 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 303 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Edo State?
The best months to visit Edo State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, 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 12 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Edo State?
Edo State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1750 mm / 68.9 in, with the wettest month being September (303 mm / 11.9 in) and the driest January (12 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Edo State?
The hottest month in Edo State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Edo State?
The coldest month in Edo State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When does it rain most in Edo State?
The wettest month in Edo State is September, averaging about 303 mm / 11.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 12 mm / 0.5 in.