Nigeria Weather Forecast
Nigeria weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Nigeria is a country in Africa. Nigeria is a country in Africa with its capital at Abuja. It has a population of about 223 million. The capital is Abuja.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Nigeria with overcast. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 71°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Nigeria is January, February, April, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 97°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 70°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 3.1°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nigeria today at 9.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Nigeria right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:08 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Nigeria
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 71° | 60% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 79° / 72° | 100% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 71° | 98% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 71° | 95% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 71° | 88% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 70° | 93% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 70° | 89% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 71° | 95% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 70° | 96% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 70° | 94% · 0,7 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌧️ Showers | 77° / 70° | 96% · 1,7 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 69° | 87% · 0,9 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 69° | 82% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 70° | 78% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 69° | 77% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 70° | 57% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
Climate in Nigeria month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95° | 73° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 96° | 76° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 97° | 77° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 94° | 76° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 90° | 75° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 85° | 72° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 71° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 80° | 70° | 8,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 83° | 71° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 87° | 71° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 92° | 73° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 94° | 72° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Nigeria
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Air quality and pollen in Nigeria
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Nigeria
Go in January, February, April, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nigeria?
Nigeria is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 9.0765, 7.3986. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Nigeria right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 99% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nigeria?
January, February, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nigeria, which has a Mediterranean climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nigeria in?
Nigeria observes Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:08 PM.
How many people live in Nigeria?
Nigeria has a population of approximately 223 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
