Climate of Oyo State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Oyo State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Oyo State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24°C / 75.2°F in August to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 197 mm / 7.8 in depending on the season (1166 mm / 45.9 in total across the year). See the 3 cities 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 | 26.5°C79.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.1°C82.6°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.5°C83.3°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.8°C80.2°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.5°C77.9°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 24°C75.2°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.6°C76.3°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Oyo State?
The best months to visit Oyo State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and the driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Oyo State?
Oyo State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24°C / 75.2°F in August to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1166 mm / 45.9 in, with the wettest month being September (197 mm / 7.8 in) and the driest January (6 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 Oyo State?
The hottest month in Oyo State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.5°C / 83.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Oyo State?
The coldest month in Oyo State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24°C / 75.2°F.
When does it rain most in Oyo State?
The wettest month in Oyo State is September, averaging about 197 mm / 7.8 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.