Our verdict
The best time to visit Abuja is November-February
In summer, the temperature in Abuja can rise as high as 41℃ (106℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around August-time, can get down to a minimum of 18℃ (65℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Abuja when the days are longest, you should visit in January. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Abuja in August – It’s the wettest month of the year.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Abuja, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Abuja seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Abuja as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Abuja is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Abuja
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Abuja for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Abuja climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Abuja for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Abuja in January
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 21%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in January, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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Abuja in February
- Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average high temperature: 39℃ (103℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 28%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in February, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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Abuja in March
- Average temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average high temperature: 40℃ (104℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 37%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in March, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Abuja in April
- Average temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average high temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 51%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Abuja in May
- Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 123mm (5") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Abuja in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Abuja in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 139mm (5") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Abuja in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 177mm (7") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Abuja in September
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Abuja in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Abuja in November
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 42%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in November, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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Abuja in December
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (98℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 23%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Abuja in December, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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