Monthly climate in Otu, Oyo, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Otu features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (77 °F) and 29 °C (85 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 16 °C (61 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1085 mm (42.7 inches) and receives 148 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Otu enjoys an average of 3518 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 38 minutes to 12 hours 34 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Otu, Oyo, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Otu are February, March and April, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 28 to 29 °C (83 - 85 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 25 °C (77 - 78 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Otu experiences 328 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 Otu, Oyo, 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
(99°F)
39°C
(103°F)
39°C
(103°F)
39°C
(102°F)
38°C
(100°F)
35°C
(96°F)
33°C
(92°F)
33°C
(91°F)
33°C
(92°F)
35°C
(96°F)
36°C
(98°F)
37°C
(98°F)
Mean maximum 36°C
(98°F)
38°C
(101°F)
38°C
(102°F)
37°C
(100°F)
36°C
(97°F)
34°C
(93°F)
32°C
(89°F)
32°C
(89°F)
33°C
(91°F)
34°C
(94°F)
36°C
(97°F)
36°C
(97°F)
Average high 35°C
(94°F)
36°C
(97°F)
36°C
(97°F)
34°C
(94°F)
33°C
(92°F)
31°C
(88°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(84°F)
30°C
(86°F)
31°C
(89°F)
34°C
(93°F)
35°C
(94°F)
Daily mean 28°C
(82°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
28°C
(83°F)
27°C
(82°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(78°F)
26°C
(79°F)
28°C
(82°F)
27°C
(82°F)
Average low 21°C
(71°F)
23°C
(74°F)
25°C
(77°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
23°C
(74°F)
22°C
(71°F)
Mean minimum 18°C
(65°F)
20°C
(67°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(71°F)
21°C
(71°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(71°F)
21°C
(71°F)
19°C
(67°F)
Minimum 16°C
(61°F)
18°C
(64°F)
22°C
(71°F)
21°C
(70°F)
22°C
(71°F)
20°C
(69°F)
21°C
(70°F)
20°C
(68°F)
20°C
(69°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(69°F)
18°C
(64°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Otu, Oyo, Nigeria §

Otu usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 23 rainy days and 191 mm (7.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Otu are January, February and December. On average, 5 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Otu, Oyo, 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) 11 (0.5) 46 (1.8) 53 (2.1) 107 (4.2) 150 (5.9) 182 (7.2) 197 (7.7) 194 (7.7) 126 (5.0) 15 (0.6) 1 (0.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 2 9 10 17 21 24 24 22 16 3 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Otu, Oyo, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Otu are March, May and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 14 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Otu: January, August and September receive an average of 8 hours 43 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Otu, Oyo, 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 266 294 312 304 316 296 280 266 269 293 295 323
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 41m 11h 51m 12h 4m 12h 17m 12h 29m 12h 34m 12h 31m 12h 21m 12h 8m 11h 55m 11h 44m 11h 38m

Solar UV radiation in Otu, Oyo, Nigeria §

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

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Otu, Oyo, 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 13 12 12 13 13 13 11 10 10

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Otu, Oyo, Nigeria

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