Abuja in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
29Rainy days (314 mm)
12:18 hDaylight
06:25Sunrise · 18:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very wet: about 29 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (1.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°C | 21°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.7 |
| February | 35°C | 23°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 36°C | 25°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 34°C | 25°C | 52 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 130 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.8 |
| June | 29°C | 22°C | 195 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 256 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 27°C | 21°C | 314 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 28°C | 21°C | 285 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 30°C | 22°C | 137 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 33°C | 21°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.8 |
| December | 34°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Abuja in August?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 21°C.
When is the best time to visit Abuja?
The best months are November, December, January, February.