Climate of Kogi State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Kogi State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kogi State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in to 241 mm / 9.5 in depending on the season (1255 mm / 49.4 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 | 25.8°C78.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.8°C82°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29°C84.2°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 28.6°C83.5°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 27°C80.6°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.6°C78.1°F | 175 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.8°C76.6°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.4°C75.9°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.2°C79.2°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.5°C77.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kogi State?
The best months to visit Kogi State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 29°C / 84.2°F, and the driest is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kogi State?
Kogi State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1255 mm / 49.4 in, with the wettest month being September (241 mm / 9.5 in) and the driest January (5 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kogi State?
The hottest month in Kogi State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 29°C / 84.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Kogi State?
The coldest month in Kogi State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
When does it rain most in Kogi State?
The wettest month in Kogi State is September, averaging about 241 mm / 9.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in.