Climate of Ekiti State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Ekiti State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Ekiti State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.8°C / 73°F in August to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in March, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in to 242 mm / 9.5 in depending on the season (1332 mm / 52.4 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 | 24.4°C75.9°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.9°C78.6°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.8°C80.2°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 26.4°C79.5°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.3°C77.5°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.1°C73.6°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 22.8°C73°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.4°C74.1°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 24°C75.2°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.3°C75.7°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ekiti State?
The best months to visit Ekiti State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and the driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Ekiti State?
Ekiti State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.8°C / 73°F in August to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1332 mm / 52.4 in, with the wettest month being September (242 mm / 9.5 in) and the driest January (8 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Ekiti State?
The hottest month in Ekiti State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Ekiti State?
The coldest month in Ekiti State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.8°C / 73°F.
When does it rain most in Ekiti State?
The wettest month in Ekiti State is September, averaging about 242 mm / 9.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in.