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Owo, Nigeria
Ondo State · Nigeria
Owo is a large city in Ondo State, Nigeria with a population of 276,574. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Owo
Owo is a local government area in Ondo state, Nigeria. Between 1400 and 1600 CE, it was the capital of a Yoruba city-state. The local government area has a population of 222,262 based on 2006 population census.
People
Climate
| Population | 276,574 |
| Population Density | 700 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.1962°, 5.5868° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Ondo State |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Owo
Owo is a large city in Nigeria (Ondo State) with a population of 276,574. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Owo
Owo has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.3°C), the coldest is Aug (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1934 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 395.4 sq mi (1,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1962°N, 5.5868°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in |
Owo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.3").
Farmers Markets in Owo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afo Market | |||||
| Ago Panu Village Market | |||||
| Ajiyoko Market | |||||
| Ajiyoko Market | |||||
| Alao Village Market | |||||
| Amurin Village Market | |||||
| Amurin Village Market | |||||
| Anante Market | |||||
| Anante Market | |||||
| Annye Market | |||||
| Annye Market | |||||
| Ayegunle Market | |||||
| Ayegunle Market | |||||
| Ebo Market Iwaro | |||||
| Ebo Market Iwaro | |||||
| Elegbeka Village Market | |||||
| Express Market | |||||
| Ijebu-Owo Market | |||||
| Ijebu-Owo Market | |||||
| Ikun Akoko Market | |||||
| Ipele Market | |||||
| Irowo Market | |||||
| Irowo Market | |||||
| Isuada Market | |||||
| Isuada Market | |||||
| Iwaro Oka Market | |||||
| Iwaro Oka Market | |||||
| Jos Motors Village Market | |||||
| Jos Motors Village Market | |||||
| Molege Market | |||||
| Oba Akoko Market | |||||
| Oba'S Market | |||||
| Oba'S Market | |||||
| Oja Oba Ulede | |||||
| Opoporo Camp I Market | |||||
| Ori Ohin Market | |||||
| Sadibo Market | |||||
| Sadibo Market | |||||
| Ugboagbo I Market | |||||
| Ugboagbo I Market | |||||
| Upenmen Market | |||||
| Upenmen Market | |||||
| Utelu I Market | |||||
| Utelu I Market |
Airports Near Owo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akure Airport | AKR | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Owo
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions About Owo
What is the population of Owo?
Owo has a population of 276,574 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 700 people per square mile, spread across 395.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Owo?
Owo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.