Monthly climate in Kuje, FCT, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Kuje features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (76 °F) and 31 °C (88 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 16 °C (61 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1298 mm (51.1 inches) and receives 152 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Kuje enjoys an average of 3644 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 36 minutes to 12 hours 37 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Kuje, FCT, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Kuje 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 25 to 25 °C (76 - 77 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Kuje experiences 326 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 Kuje, FCT, 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
(100°F)
39°C
(103°F)
40°C
(104°F)
40°C
(104°F)
37°C
(99°F)
35°C
(95°F)
31°C
(88°F)
31°C
(88°F)
32°C
(90°F)
35°C
(96°F)
36°C
(97°F)
38°C
(100°F)
Mean maximum 37°C
(98°F)
38°C
(101°F)
39°C
(103°F)
39°C
(102°F)
35°C
(96°F)
32°C
(90°F)
31°C
(88°F)
30°C
(87°F)
31°C
(89°F)
34°C
(94°F)
36°C
(97°F)
37°C
(98°F)
Average high 35°C
(95°F)
36°C
(97°F)
36°C
(98°F)
35°C
(95°F)
32°C
(90°F)
30°C
(86°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(82°F)
29°C
(84°F)
31°C
(87°F)
34°C
(93°F)
35°C
(95°F)
Daily mean 28°C
(82°F)
29°C
(85°F)
31°C
(88°F)
30°C
(86°F)
28°C
(82°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(76°F)
25°C
(77°F)
26°C
(79°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(82°F)
Average low 21°C
(70°F)
23°C
(74°F)
26°C
(78°F)
26°C
(78°F)
24°C
(76°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
23°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(71°F)
Mean minimum 18°C
(65°F)
20°C
(69°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
22°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(71°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(71°F)
20°C
(69°F)
19°C
(67°F)
Minimum 16°C
(61°F)
19°C
(66°F)
22°C
(71°F)
23°C
(74°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(69°F)
20°C
(69°F)
21°C
(70°F)
19°C
(67°F)
18°C
(65°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Kuje, FCT, Nigeria §

Kuje usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 27 rainy days and 259 mm (10.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Kuje are January, February and December. On average, 3 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Kuje, FCT, 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) 0 (0.0) 10 (0.4) 21 (0.8) 30 (1.2) 112 (4.4) 171 (6.7) 221 (8.7) 278 (10.9) 279 (11.0) 164 (6.4) 13 (0.5) 0 (0.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 1 3 6 17 22 27 28 27 18 3 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Kuje, FCT, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Kuje are March, May and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 33 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Kuje: January, August and September receive an average of 8 hours 48 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Kuje, FCT, 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 266 297 325 320 328 298 291 261 282 322 321 327
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 39m 11h 49m 12h 3m 12h 18m 12h 31m 12h 37m 12h 33m 12h 23m 12h 8m 11h 54m 11h 42m 11h 36m

Solar UV radiation in Kuje, FCT, Nigeria §

Kuje experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in July, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, 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 Kuje UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Kuje, FCT, 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 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 12 10 10

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Kuje, FCT, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Kuje. 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 Kuje'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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