Best Time to Visit Abuja: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Abuja: November, December, January, February.
- Best months for Abuja: November, December, January, February.
- Peak season is March, April, February. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, July, September.
- The least pleasant month is October (score 5.8).
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
When is the best time to visit Abuja?
The best months are November, December, January, February.
When is the rainy season in Abuja?
The wettest months are August, July, September.