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Weather & Climate in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maiduguri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,083,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.8469°N, 13.1571°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Maiduguri has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 73°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.0").