Monthly climate in Lessel, Benue, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Lessel features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 26 °C (79 °F) and 31 °C (88 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 18 °C (64 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (105 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1001 mm (39.4 inches) and receives 141 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Lessel enjoys an average of 3454 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 41 minutes to 12 hours 31 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Lessel, Benue, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Lessel are February, March and April, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 29 to 31 °C (85 - 88 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 26 to 26 °C (79 - 79 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Lessel experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Lessel, Benue, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 39°C
(102°F)
40°C
(105°F)
40°C
(105°F)
40°C
(103°F)
37°C
(98°F)
35°C
(96°F)
32°C
(90°F)
33°C
(92°F)
33°C
(92°F)
34°C
(94°F)
36°C
(97°F)
39°C
(102°F)
Mean maximum 37°C
(99°F)
39°C
(103°F)
39°C
(103°F)
39°C
(102°F)
36°C
(97°F)
33°C
(92°F)
32°C
(90°F)
32°C
(91°F)
32°C
(91°F)
34°C
(93°F)
35°C
(96°F)
37°C
(98°F)
Average high 35°C
(95°F)
37°C
(98°F)
37°C
(99°F)
35°C
(96°F)
33°C
(92°F)
31°C
(88°F)
30°C
(86°F)
30°C
(86°F)
30°C
(86°F)
31°C
(88°F)
33°C
(92°F)
35°C
(95°F)
Daily mean 28°C
(83°F)
29°C
(85°F)
31°C
(88°F)
30°C
(86°F)
28°C
(83°F)
27°C
(81°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
27°C
(80°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
Average low 22°C
(72°F)
23°C
(74°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(78°F)
25°C
(77°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
22°C
(72°F)
Mean minimum 19°C
(66°F)
20°C
(68°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(70°F)
19°C
(67°F)
Minimum 18°C
(64°F)
18°C
(65°F)
23°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(71°F)
22°C
(72°F)
19°C
(66°F)
18°C
(65°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Lessel, Benue, Nigeria §

Lessel usually has the most precipitation in August, September and October, with an average of 22 rainy days and 184 mm (7.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Lessel are January, February and December. On average, 7 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Lessel, Benue, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 3 (0.1) 18 (0.7) 20 (0.8) 37 (1.4) 100 (3.9) 105 (4.1) 135 (5.3) 182 (7.2) 234 (9.2) 136 (5.3) 31 (1.2) 1 (0.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 1 3 6 14 18 25 24 25 19 6 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Lessel, Benue, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Lessel are March, May and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 0 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Lessel: January, August and September receive an average of 8 hours 31 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Lessel, Benue, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 261 290 305 295 305 289 278 265 256 286 298 319
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 44m 11h 52m 12h 4m 12h 16m 12h 26m 12h 31m 12h 29m 12h 20m 12h 8m 11h 56m 11h 46m 11h 41m

Solar UV radiation in Lessel, Benue, Nigeria §

Lessel experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Lessel UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Lessel, Benue, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 10 11 11 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 10 9

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Lessel, Benue, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Lessel. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Lessel's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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