Monthly climate in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Ikole-Ekiti features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 24 °C (75 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 15 °C (59 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (102 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1477 mm (58.2 inches) and receives 189 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Ikole-Ekiti enjoys an average of 3500 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 40 minutes to 12 hours 32 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Ikole-Ekiti are January, February and March, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 28 °C (80 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 24 to 24 °C (75 - 76 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Ikole-Ekiti experiences 325 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 Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, 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 37°C
(98°F)
38°C
(101°F)
39°C
(102°F)
37°C
(99°F)
35°C
(95°F)
33°C
(92°F)
32°C
(90°F)
31°C
(88°F)
32°C
(90°F)
33°C
(92°F)
35°C
(95°F)
36°C
(97°F)
Mean maximum 36°C
(98°F)
38°C
(100°F)
38°C
(100°F)
36°C
(96°F)
34°C
(93°F)
32°C
(90°F)
31°C
(88°F)
31°C
(87°F)
31°C
(89°F)
32°C
(91°F)
34°C
(94°F)
35°C
(96°F)
Average high 34°C
(94°F)
35°C
(95°F)
34°C
(94°F)
33°C
(91°F)
31°C
(88°F)
29°C
(85°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(82°F)
29°C
(84°F)
30°C
(86°F)
32°C
(90°F)
33°C
(92°F)
Daily mean 27°C
(80°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(82°F)
27°C
(80°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(77°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(76°F)
25°C
(77°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(80°F)
Average low 20°C
(69°F)
22°C
(72°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
22°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(71°F)
21°C
(71°F)
22°C
(71°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(70°F)
Mean minimum 17°C
(62°F)
19°C
(66°F)
22°C
(71°F)
21°C
(71°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(69°F)
20°C
(69°F)
20°C
(69°F)
20°C
(69°F)
21°C
(69°F)
20°C
(69°F)
18°C
(64°F)
Minimum 15°C
(59°F)
17°C
(62°F)
21°C
(69°F)
21°C
(70°F)
20°C
(69°F)
20°C
(68°F)
20°C
(68°F)
19°C
(67°F)
20°C
(68°F)
20°C
(69°F)
19°C
(66°F)
17°C
(63°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria §

Ikole-Ekiti usually has the most precipitation in August, September and October, with an average of 25 rainy days and 228 mm (9.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Ikole-Ekiti are January, February and December. On average, 11 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, 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) 26 (1.0) 78 (3.1) 85 (3.4) 158 (6.2) 196 (7.7) 206 (8.1) 213 (8.4) 251 (9.9) 219 (8.6) 39 (1.5) 3 (0.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 4 14 17 21 23 27 24 27 24 8 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Ikole-Ekiti are May, November and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 8 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Ikole-Ekiti: January, August and September receive an average of 8 hours 42 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, 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 263 287 299 295 312 296 290 271 266 296 301 319
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 43m 11h 52m 12h 4m 12h 16m 12h 27m 12h 32m 12h 30m 12h 20m 12h 8m 11h 56m 11h 45m 11h 40m

Solar UV radiation in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria §

Ikole-Ekiti experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. February, November and December are in the Very High / Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 11. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Ikole-Ekiti UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, 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) 11 11 12 14 12 12 12 12 13 12 10 10

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Ikole-Ekiti. 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 Ikole-Ekiti'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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