February verdict

Nigeria in February

Weather score75Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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February weather

Monthly averages

Temp

34°C

Rain

27mm

Sun

6.6h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

75

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Hot

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

Drier

Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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February34°C average high

February is one of Nigeria's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsFebruary to April

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

February27mm average rain

February is one of Nigeria's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

February6.6 hours average sun

February 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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February8°C average sea

February 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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February75 weather score

February scores above Nigeria's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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