Climate of Taraba State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Taraba State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Taraba State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in August to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in April, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 261 mm / 10.3 in depending on the season (1392 mm / 54.8 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 | 25.1°C77.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27°C80.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.6°C83.5°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.8°C83.8°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.6°C81.7°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.9°C76.8°F | 260 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.8°C78.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Taraba State?
The best months to visit Taraba State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 28.8°C / 83.8°F, and the driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Taraba State?
Taraba State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in August to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1392 mm / 54.8 in, with the wettest month being August (261 mm / 10.3 in) and the driest January (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 Taraba State?
The hottest month in Taraba State is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.8°C / 83.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Taraba State?
The coldest month in Taraba State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.7°C / 76.5°F.
When does it rain most in Taraba State?
The wettest month in Taraba State is August, averaging about 261 mm / 10.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in.