Climate of Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Nasarawa State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Nasarawa State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 29.9°C / 85.8°F in March, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 261 mm / 10.3 in depending on the season (1333 mm / 52.5 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 | 26.3°C79.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.4°C83.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.9°C85.8°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.9°C85.8°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 28.2°C82.8°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.4°C79.5°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26°C78.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nasarawa State?
The best months to visit Nasarawa State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 29.9°C / 85.8°F, and the driest is December with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Nasarawa State?
Nasarawa State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August to 29.9°C / 85.8°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1333 mm / 52.5 in, with the wettest month being August (261 mm / 10.3 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 Nasarawa State?
The hottest month in Nasarawa State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 29.9°C / 85.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Nasarawa State?
The coldest month in Nasarawa State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When does it rain most in Nasarawa State?
The wettest month in Nasarawa State is August, averaging about 261 mm / 10.3 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 1 mm / 0 in.