Nigeria Weather Forecast
Nigeria weather: 72°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Nigeria
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 25 mph and 3 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,9 in, 7,8 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Nigeria
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 72° | 94% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 72° | 80% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 71° | 84% · 0,9 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 71° | 82% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 85° / 71° | 90% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 71° | 81% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 71° | 65% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 72° | 79% · 0,8 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 71° | 80% · 0,8 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 81° / 71° | 77% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 70° | 83% · 0,8 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 70° | 70% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 70° | 77% · 0,5 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 71° | 81% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 71° | 76% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 70° | 79% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 6 |
What this means for Nigeria
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is 4.5°F above the 80°F typical for this month.
A 94% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 44°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 partly cloudy. Humidity is 97% and wind is 3 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 6:54 AM.
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 26, 2026 at 6:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
