Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Nigeria Average Monthly Weather
Weather score64Good annual avg
Best months: December, January, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 5.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1700mm. Sea temperatures average 8°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
1700mm
Annual total
Sun
5.7h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
64
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 276mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nigeria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July29°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July276mm average rain
July is one of Nigeria's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July4.1 hours average sun
July is one of Nigeria's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February, May, and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July8°C average sea
July is close to Nigeria's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
July51 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
