NG Abuja, Nigeria

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Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria's planned capital — modern city in the savannah, monumental Aso Rock and cultural energy of Africa's largest economy.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 9.07°N 7.4°E
NovemberBest month
91°FOptimal temperature
2%Rainy days

When to visit Abuja?

🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–91°F in November
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
February (3%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10

Abuja weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
☀️ January72°F93°F0%0.0in11.0h7.6/10
🥵 February73°F97°F3%0.0in11.0h6.9/10
☀️ March75°F95°F7%0.0in10.6h7.2/10
☀️ April75°F93°F17%0.0in10.5h7.3/10
🌤️ May73°F90°F40%0.1in10.2h7.3/10
⛅ June72°F84°F61%0.2in8.5h7.2/10
🌧️ July70°F81°F84%0.2in7.7h7.0/10
🌧️ August70°F81°F85%0.3in6.9h7.0/10
🌦️ September70°F82°F80%0.2in8.1h7.0/10
🌤️ October72°F86°F47%0.1in10.5h7.4/10
☀️ November72°F91°F2%0.0in11.0h7.9/10
☀️ December72°F93°F0%0.0in11.0h7.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 34°F, 21% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 28°F, 77% rainy days, 7.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 30°F, 43% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 35°F, 1% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

November is ideal with 2% rainy days and 33°F.
February is the wettest month with 3% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 33°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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