Climate of Plateau State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Plateau State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Plateau 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 28.9°C / 84°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 263 mm / 10.4 in depending on the season (1214 mm / 47.8 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 | 24°C75.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.9°C78.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28°C82.4°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.9°C84°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 27.6°C81.7°F | 138 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.6°C78.1°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 263 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.3°C75.7°F | 233 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.3°C77.5°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.2°C77.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24°C75.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Plateau State?
The best months to visit Plateau State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 28.9°C / 84°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Plateau State?
Plateau State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in August to 28.9°C / 84°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1214 mm / 47.8 in, with the wettest month being August (263 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest January (0 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 Plateau State?
The hottest month in Plateau State is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.9°C / 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Plateau State?
The coldest month in Plateau State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
When does it rain most in Plateau State?
The wettest month in Plateau State is August, averaging about 263 mm / 10.4 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.