April verdict

Nigeria in April

Weather score60Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.

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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

34°C

Rain

125mm

Sun

6.1h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

60

Good

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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April34°C average high

April sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsFebruary to April

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April125mm average rain

April 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.

April6.1 hours average sun

April is brighter than Nigeria's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February, May, and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April9°C average sea

April 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

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April60 weather score

April 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.

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