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Dikwa, Nigeria

Borno State · Nigeria

Dikwa is a small city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 29,026. Elevation: 978 ft (298 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,026 Population 1,501/sq mi density
978 ft Elevation 298 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
19.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population29,026
Density1,501/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Population29,026
Population Density1,501 / sq mi
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Coordinates12.0361°, 13.9182°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBorno State
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation19.4 inches (493 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dikwa

Dikwa is a small city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 29,026. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet (298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Dikwa

Dikwa has an average annual temperature of 29°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (34.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 461 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 12.2° / 37.9° 0.0
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 13.8° / 40.6° 0.1
Mar 31.6°C / 89°F 19.2° / 43.9° 0.5
Apr 34.4°C / 94°F 22.1° / 45.1° 1.3
May 34.8°C / 95°F 24.9° / 44.7° 9.5
Jun 32.4°C / 90°F 24.5° / 42.7° 58.6
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 22.8° / 39.8° 122.9
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 21.8° / 35.8° 171.3
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 21.9° / 37.1° 72.2
Oct 28.7°C / 84°F 18.6° / 38.3° 24.3
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 15.3° / 38.3° 0.1
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 13.1° / 37.6° 0.0
Dikwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above Nigeria avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²)
Population Density1,501/sq mi
Coordinates12.0361°N, 13.9182°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
May 91°F (33°C) 1.1 in
June 87°F (31°C) 2.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Dikwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 74°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Dikwa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mijigite Health Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dikwa

What is the population of Dikwa?

Dikwa has a population of 29,026 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 1,501 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dikwa?

Dikwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.

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