Makurdi in August
6.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 25 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
25Rainy days (211 mm)
12:15 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 18:38 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very wet: about 25 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.0 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in August varies a lot between years (±4.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | 36°C | 23°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.2 |
| February | 37°C | 25°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.7 |
| March | 37°C | 27°C | 13 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.4 |
| April | 36°C | 26°C | 42 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 90 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 122 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.0 |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 173 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.9 |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 211 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.0 |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 170 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 84 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 34°C | 24°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.6 |
| December | 35°C | 23°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Makurdi in August?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 23°C.
When is the best time to visit Makurdi?
The best months are November, December, January.