Our verdict
The best time to visit Nigeria is November-February
During the peak of the warmer months, temperatures in Abuja, Nigeria can rise to a maximum of around 41℃ (106℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Abuja is around 18℃ (65℉). Temperatures can often differ in other locations in Nigeria, so be sure to continue reading if you plan on visiting elsewhere.
The days are longest in Nigeria in January, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. On average it rains the most days in August, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Nigeria seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Nigeria is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Nigeria
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Abuja | November-February | ↑↓ | 38℃21℃ | 39℃22℃ | 40℃25℃ | 38℃26℃ | 35℃25℃ | 33℃23℃ | 30℃22℃ | 28℃22℃ | 30℃22℃ | 32℃23℃ | 36℃23℃ | 36℃21℃ |
Lagos | November-February | ↑↓ | 33℃25℃ | 32℃26℃ | 32℃27℃ | 32℃27℃ | 32℃27℃ | 30℃25℃ | 28℃24℃ | 28℃24℃ | 29℃24℃ | 30℃25℃ | 31℃26℃ | 33℃25℃ |
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