Climate of Enugu State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Enugu State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Enugu State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in August to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March, with rainfall from 7 mm / 0.3 in to 287 mm / 11.3 in depending on the season (1672 mm / 65.8 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 | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.9°C82.2°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.5°C83.3°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| July | 25°C77°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.8°C76.6°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 287 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.7°C78.3°F | 218 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.3°C79.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Enugu State?
The best months to visit Enugu State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and the driest is December with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Enugu State?
Enugu State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in August to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1672 mm / 65.8 in, with the wettest month being September (287 mm / 11.3 in) and the driest December (7 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 Enugu State?
The hottest month in Enugu State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.5°C / 83.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Enugu State?
The coldest month in Enugu State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
When does it rain most in Enugu State?
The wettest month in Enugu State is September, averaging about 287 mm / 11.3 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 7 mm / 0.3 in.