Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Nigeria with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nigeria in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Nigeria with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Nigeria will be around 29°C, with nights close to 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 278 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
With an average precipitation chance of 82% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable. There are only a few days with a lower chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Nigeria. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nigeria in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
278 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
25 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Nigeria?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Nigeria. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Nigeria in August
With 33°C, Nigeria hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Nigeria
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Nigeria, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in August in Nigeria
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Daily Precipitation in August in Nigeria
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Nigeria, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 25 days of rain in Nigeria.
Daily UV Index in August in Nigeria
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Nigeria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Nigeria Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Nigeria, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Nigeria Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Nigeria, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Nigeria
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nigeria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in August in Nigeria
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August in Nigeria is hot and humid, with abundant rainfall. As a lover of tropical temperatures, I enjoyed the heat, but the frequent thunderstorms and high humidity made it uncomfortable at times.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Nigeria by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nigeria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
