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Nigeria Weather Forecast

Nigeria weather: 87°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 87°F now🕔 8:37 PM local📅 Best: January, February, April, November and December👥 223 million

14-day forecast for Nigeria

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 74°8% · 0,0 in6 mph7
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast91° / 74°0%7 mph7
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 73°22% · 0,0 in9 mph7
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 72°39% · 0,0 in5 mph7
Sun, Nov 1☁️ Overcast92° / 74°16%5 mph7
Mon, Nov 2🌤️ Mainly clear89° / 74°4%7 mph6
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast90° / 75°12%4 mph6
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast87° / 73°10%3 mph7
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 73°2% · 0,0 in4 mph6
Fri, Nov 6⛅ Partly cloudy89° / 73°0%4 mph7
Sat, Nov 7🌤️ Mainly clear91° / 74°2%4 mph5
Sun, Nov 8⛅ Partly cloudy91° / 74°10%6 mph6
Mon, Nov 9🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 73°10% · 0,0 in3 mph7
Tue, Nov 10⛅ Partly cloudy95° / 73°16%3 mph6

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Warming. The second half of the window averages 35°F warmer than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 90°F against a October normal of 87°F - 35°F above.

Rainfall

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 4% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,8 in).

What this means for Nigeria

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 44°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 87°F (31°C) with overcast. Humidity is 56% 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 8:37 PM.

How many people live in Nigeria?

Nigeria has a population of approximately 223 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 October 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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