Monthly climate in Kwali, FCT, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Kwali features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 26 °C (78 °F) and 32 °C (90 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 17 °C (62 °F) or can rise to as high as 42 °C (107 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 990 mm (39.0 inches) and receives 126 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Kwali enjoys an average of 3661 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 Kwali, FCT, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Kwali are February, March and April, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 30 to 32 °C (87 - 90 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 26 to 26 °C (78 - 79 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Kwali 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 Kwali, 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 39°C
(102°F)
40°C
(105°F)
41°C
(106°F)
42°C
(107°F)
38°C
(101°F)
37°C
(98°F)
32°C
(91°F)
32°C
(90°F)
33°C
(92°F)
36°C
(97°F)
37°C
(99°F)
39°C
(102°F)
Mean maximum 38°C
(100°F)
39°C
(103°F)
40°C
(105°F)
40°C
(104°F)
37°C
(99°F)
34°C
(93°F)
32°C
(90°F)
31°C
(89°F)
33°C
(91°F)
35°C
(95°F)
37°C
(99°F)
38°C
(100°F)
Average high 36°C
(96°F)
37°C
(99°F)
38°C
(100°F)
36°C
(98°F)
34°C
(93°F)
31°C
(88°F)
30°C
(86°F)
29°C
(84°F)
30°C
(86°F)
32°C
(89°F)
35°C
(95°F)
36°C
(96°F)
Daily mean 29°C
(84°F)
30°C
(87°F)
32°C
(90°F)
31°C
(88°F)
29°C
(85°F)
27°C
(81°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(78°F)
26°C
(79°F)
27°C
(81°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(84°F)
Average low 22°C
(72°F)
24°C
(76°F)
27°C
(80°F)
27°C
(81°F)
25°C
(78°F)
24°C
(76°F)
23°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
22°C
(73°F)
Mean minimum 19°C
(67°F)
21°C
(71°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(71°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(71°F)
20°C
(69°F)
Minimum 17°C
(62°F)
20°C
(68°F)
23°C
(74°F)
24°C
(75°F)
22°C
(73°F)
22°C
(71°F)
21°C
(71°F)
21°C
(71°F)
21°C
(71°F)
22°C
(71°F)
20°C
(69°F)
20°C
(68°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Kwali, FCT, Nigeria §

Kwali usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 25 rainy days and 208 mm (8.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Kwali are January, February and December. On average, 2 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Kwali, 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) 6 (0.2) 14 (0.6) 17 (0.7) 76 (3.0) 128 (5.0) 167 (6.6) 228 (9.0) 229 (9.0) 116 (4.6) 8 (0.3) 0 (0.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 0 2 3 12 19 25 26 24 14 1 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Kwali, FCT, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Kwali are March, May and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 35 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Kwali: January, August and September receive an average of 8 hours 50 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Kwali, 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 266 297 325 320 332 304 295 263 284 323 321 326
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 39m 11h 49m 12h 3m 12h 18m 12h 31m 12h 37m 12h 34m 12h 23m 12h 8m 11h 54m 11h 42m 11h 36m

Solar UV radiation in Kwali, FCT, Nigeria §

Kwali 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 Kwali UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Kwali, 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 11 12 13 13 13 12 10 9

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Kwali, FCT, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Kwali. 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 Kwali's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.