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Nigeria Weather Forecast

Nigeria weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 72°F now🕔 4:14 AM local📅 Best: January, February, April, November and December👥 223 million

Air quality and pollen in Nigeria

76
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.535.5 µg/m³
PM1044.2 µg/m³
Ozone28 µg/m³
NO₂17.5 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeNoticeable haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Nigeria right now

☁️
72°F
Overcast · feels like 80°F
Humidity98%
Wind2 mph NNE
Gusts4 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover98%
Pressure960 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 14 mi
Air quality76 · Moderate
Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset6:42 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:14 AM, Aug 25 local time.

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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 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% 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 4:14 AM.

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 August 25, 2026 at 4:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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