Climate of Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Federal Capital Territory. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Federal Capital Territory, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in August to 30.2°C / 86.4°F in March, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 252 mm / 9.9 in depending on the season (1276 mm / 50.2 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 | 26.1°C79°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.7°C83.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.2°C86.4°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.6°C85.3°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| May | 27.8°C82°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.2°C79.2°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.8°C76.6°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 252 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 118 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Federal Capital Territory?
The best months to visit Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 30.2°C / 86.4°F, and the driest is December with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Federal Capital Territory?
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in August to 30.2°C / 86.4°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1276 mm / 50.2 in, with the wettest month being September (252 mm / 9.9 in) and the driest December (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Federal Capital Territory?
The hottest month in Federal Capital Territory is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.2°C / 86.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Federal Capital Territory?
The coldest month in Federal Capital Territory is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
When does it rain most in Federal Capital Territory?
The wettest month in Federal Capital Territory is September, averaging about 252 mm / 9.9 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 1 mm / 0 in.