Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Nigeria in August
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 3.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 250mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
250mm
Sun
3.8h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 250mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.8h 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
August28°C average high
August 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
August250mm average rain
August 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
August3.8 hours average sun
August 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
August8°C average sea
August 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
August51 weather score
August 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.
