When to go · Maiduguri
Maiduguri in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain), Apr–May (40 °C (104 °F) heat).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain), Apr–May (104 °F (40 °C) heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain), Apr–May (40 °C (104 °F) heat).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain), Apr–May (104 °F (40 °C) heat).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- MaiduguriHighs around 41 °C (106 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 106 °F (41 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 4 days
- Sahel north, Nigeria · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot
Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C (104 °F)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.Short rains Jun–Sep and 104 °F (40 °C)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Low
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- Low
Nigeria overall: Rains arrive in the south; Easter travel peaks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Maiduguri, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 41 °C (106 °F)106 °F (41 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain), Apr–May (40 °C heat).
January: Inside Maiduguri's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler nights).
Maiduguri: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen