Climate of Osun State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Osun State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Osun State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in August to 27.8°C / 82°F in March, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in to 227 mm / 8.9 in depending on the season (1373 mm / 54.1 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 | 25.7°C78.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.2°C81°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.8°C82°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.2°C81°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.3°C79.3°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 175 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 128 mm5″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.5°C76.1°F | 227 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.1°C77.2°F | 181 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.1°C79°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Osun State?
The best months to visit Osun State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 27.8°C / 82°F, and the driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Osun State?
Osun State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in August to 27.8°C / 82°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1373 mm / 54.1 in, with the wettest month being September (227 mm / 8.9 in) and the driest January (8 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 Osun State?
The hottest month in Osun State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.8°C / 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Osun State?
The coldest month in Osun State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
When does it rain most in Osun State?
The wettest month in Osun State is September, averaging about 227 mm / 8.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in.