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Average climate of Nigeria

The climate of Nigeria has an average yearly temperature of 33°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 28°C and rise to 36°C.

Annually, about 1174 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Nigeria.

The climate of Nigeria
  • Average yearly temperature: 33°C
  • Highest temperature: 36°C in March
  • Lowest temperature: 28°C in July and August
  • Precipitation: 1174 mm per year, averaging 98 mm per month
  • Driest months: 0,3 mm in January, 3,5 mm in November and 5,1 mm in December
  • Wettest months: 268 mm in August, 237 mm in July and 192 mm in June

Temperature per month in Nigeria

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Nigeria

Temperature per month in Nigeria

Precipitation per month in Nigeria

This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in Nigeria.

Precipitation per month in Nigeria

UV index per month in Nigeria

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nigeria.

UV index per month in Nigeria

Yearly temperature in Nigeria

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nigeria, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly temperature in Nigeria

Yearly total precipitation in Nigeria

This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in Nigeria.

Precipitation per year in Nigeria

Average weather in Nigeria per month

Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Nigeria and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Nigeria, you can view the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.