Climate of Kwara State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Kwara State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kwara State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in to 222 mm / 8.7 in depending on the season (1126 mm / 44.3 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 | 26.2°C79.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.1°C82.6°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29°C84.2°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.9°C84°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.6°C76.3°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.7°C76.5°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.6°C78.1°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.2°C79.2°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kwara State?
The best months to visit Kwara State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, 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 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kwara State?
Kwara State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August to 29°C / 84.2°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1126 mm / 44.3 in, with the wettest month being September (222 mm / 8.7 in) and the driest January (4 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 Kwara State?
The hottest month in Kwara State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 29°C / 84.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Kwara State?
The coldest month in Kwara State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
When does it rain most in Kwara State?
The wettest month in Kwara State is September, averaging about 222 mm / 8.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in.