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Abuja in April
what's the weather like?

April is a good time to visit. November is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 9.07°N 7.40°E
34°CMax temperature
17%Rainy days
10.5hSunshine / day

Abuja weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (7.9/10)

Should you visit Abuja in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 34°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 17%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 34°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.5h/d

Our take: April is a good time to visit Abuja. November remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).

Abuja in April by trip type

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Abuja. Temperatures rise (34°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Abuja

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
☀️ January22°C34°C0%0.011.0h7.6/10
🥵 February23°C36°C3%0.111.0h6.9/10
☀️ March24°C35°C7%0.510.6h7.2/10
☀️ April24°C34°C17%0.910.5h7.3/10
🌤️ May23°C32°C40%2.610.2h7.3/10
⛅ June22°C29°C61%4.48.5h7.2/10
🌧️ July21°C27°C84%5.87.7h7.0/10
🌧️ August21°C27°C85%7.36.9h7.0/10
🌧️ September21°C28°C80%6.28.1h7.0/10
🌤️ October22°C30°C47%2.910.5h7.4/10
☀️ November22°C33°C2%0.211.0h7.9/10
☀️ December22°C34°C0%0.011.0h7.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Abuja averages 34°C, 17% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

April vs November (best month)

The best month is November (score 7.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Abuja in April

Is April a good time to visit Abuja?
April is an acceptable time for Abuja (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (7.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Abuja in April?
With 34°C max and 10.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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