Warm
Average highs sit around 31°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
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 178mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
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
October31°C average high
October is close to Nigeria's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October178mm average rain
October sits near Nigeria's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
October5.7 hours average sun
October sits close to Nigeria's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February, May, and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October8°C average sea
October 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
October61 weather score
October scores below Nigeria's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
