Monthly climate in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Abeokuta features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (78 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 18 °C (65 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (102 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1240 mm (48.8 inches) and receives 199 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Abeokuta enjoys an average of 3406 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 42 minutes to 12 hours 31 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Abeokuta, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Abeokuta are January, February and March, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 29 to 30 °C (84 - 86 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 26 °C (78 - 79 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Abeokuta 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 Abeokuta, 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 38°C
(101°F)
39°C
(102°F)
39°C
(102°F)
37°C
(99°F)
35°C
(95°F)
35°C
(95°F)
32°C
(90°F)
32°C
(90°F)
32°C
(90°F)
33°C
(92°F)
36°C
(97°F)
37°C
(99°F)
Mean maximum 37°C
(99°F)
38°C
(100°F)
37°C
(99°F)
36°C
(97°F)
34°C
(94°F)
32°C
(91°F)
32°C
(89°F)
31°C
(89°F)
32°C
(90°F)
33°C
(92°F)
35°C
(95°F)
36°C
(98°F)
Average high 35°C
(96°F)
36°C
(97°F)
34°C
(94°F)
33°C
(92°F)
32°C
(90°F)
30°C
(87°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(84°F)
30°C
(86°F)
31°C
(88°F)
33°C
(91°F)
34°C
(94°F)
Daily mean 29°C
(84°F)
30°C
(86°F)
29°C
(85°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(82°F)
26°C
(80°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(78°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(80°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
Average low 24°C
(75°F)
25°C
(78°F)
26°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
Mean minimum 21°C
(70°F)
22°C
(72°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
23°C
(73°F)
21°C
(71°F)
Minimum 18°C
(65°F)
21°C
(69°F)
23°C
(74°F)
21°C
(71°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(71°F)
22°C
(71°F)
21°C
(70°F)
22°C
(71°F)
22°C
(71°F)
23°C
(73°F)
21°C
(69°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Abeokuta, Nigeria §

Abeokuta usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 24 rainy days and 181 mm (7.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Abeokuta are January, February and December. On average, 17 mm (0.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Abeokuta, 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) 10 (0.4) 32 (1.3) 70 (2.8) 82 (3.2) 126 (4.9) 173 (6.8) 184 (7.3) 186 (7.3) 167 (6.6) 166 (6.6) 33 (1.3) 10 (0.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 7 17 17 21 24 25 23 25 23 12 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Abeokuta, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Abeokuta are March, May and December, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 56 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Abeokuta: January, July and September receive an average of 8 hours 28 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Abeokuta, 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 261 285 302 298 309 278 271 275 247 274 289 312
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 44m 11h 53m 12h 4m 12h 16m 12h 26m 12h 31m 12h 28m 12h 19m 12h 8m 11h 56m 11h 46m 11h 42m

Solar UV radiation in Abeokuta, Nigeria §

Abeokuta experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, August 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 Abeokuta UV Index data.

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

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Abeokuta, Nigeria

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