Nigeria Weather Forecast
Nigeria weather: 87°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 85° / 72°
Light drizzle · 39% rain · wind 5 mph
☁️ 92° / 74°
Overcast · 16% rain · wind 5 mph
Best time to go outside today
7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 8.5/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 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 October 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
