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Weather & Climate in Abuja, Nigeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Abuja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 275.3 sq mi (713.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0579°N, 7.4951°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Abuja has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (0.0").