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Nigeria in April

Mixed month. Rains arrive in the south; Easter travel peaks.

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Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Nigeria

Rains arrive in the south; Easter travel peaks.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

  • Lagos and the south-west coast · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanrainy

    Two rainy peaks (June, then September–October) with a short dry break in August; floods in Lagos after heavy storms.

  • South-east and Cross River · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtrainy

    One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.

  • Middle Belt · Abuja, Joshot

    Rains May–October; Harmattan dust Dec–Feb; Jos is cooler at 1,200 m.

  • Sahel north · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot

    Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C (104 °F)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.

  • North Central Nigeria: Abuja and the Middle Belt · FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benuerainy

    November to February is dry and dusty (harmattan haze); March–April is the hottest stretch, 35 °C (95 °F)+; rain peaks June–September.

  • North Central Nigeria: Jos Plateau · Plateau State, about 1,200 mrainy

    Noticeably cooler than Abuja year-round; nights can drop below 15 °C (59 °F) in December–January.

  • Hottest March–May, 40 °C (104 °F)+ possible; rains June–September.

  • North East Nigeria: Mambilla Plateau (Taraba) · 1,600 m average elevationfine

    Cool year-round, wet June–September; bring a jacket even in the dry season.

  • Rainy season roughly May to September; the Harmattan brings dusty, cooler nights from December to February. March to May is the hottest stretch, often above 38 °C (100 °F).

  • South East Nigeria: Enugu and the northern hills · Enugu, Nsukka, Uzo-Uwanirainy

    Hot and warm seasons; the wet season runs roughly April–October, heaviest June–September. Hill towns are cooler than the lowlands.

  • South East Nigeria: Anambra, Abia and Imo lowlands · Awka, Onitsha, Aba, Owerrirainy

    Humid year-round; the dry months (November–March) also bring harmattan dust and hazier, cooler mornings.

  • South South Nigeria: Coastal Delta (Port Harcourt, Yenagoa, Calabar) · Atlantic-facing rivers, mangroves and swampsrainy

    Tropical monsoon: heavy rain most of the year, heaviest June–September; humidity stays high and roads flood in the worst weeks.

  • South South Nigeria: Inland edge (Benin City, Uyo) · Central belt toward the savannahrainy

    Drier than the coast in December–February, with more rain from April.

  • South West Nigeria: Lagos coast · Lagos and the coastal beltrainy

    Rain peaks roughly April–July; the driest, dustiest stretch is December–February.

  • South West Nigeria: Inland states · Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekitirainy

    Same two-season pattern; inland nights run cooler than the coast in December–January.

  • Lagos32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Aba33.1 °C (92 °F) / 23.9 °C (75 °F), 170 rain days
  • Abacha30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abagana32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Abak29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Abakaliki34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abatete33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abeokuta35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Abiriba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Aboh Mbaise32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Abor32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Abraka33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Abuja/Durumi36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Abuja/Gwarinpa36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Abuja/Jabi36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Abuja36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Achina33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ada town33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Adazi-Nnukwu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ado-Awaye35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ado Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Afikpo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Afon35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Afuze32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Agbado34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Agbara33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Agbarho33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Agbor34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Agege33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agenebode34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ago‑Iwoye32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Aguata33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Aguleri33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Agulu34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Aguluzigbo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agut Ntswuo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ahiazu Mbaise32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ajapa31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ajasse Ipo35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ajingi40 °C (104 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Akamkpa32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Akko, Gombe35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akpabuyo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Akungba Akoko33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akure32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Akute33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Akwanga36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Aleiro41 °C (106 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 2 rain days
  • Amichi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Amuwo-Odofin33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Andoni33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Anyigba34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Apapa33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Aran-Orin35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Arepo34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Argungu36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Asaba33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Askira-Uba40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 1 rain days
  • Atan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Auchi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Awgbu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Awka33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Azare35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Babaloma35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Badagry32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bagwai40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 1 rain days
  • Bajoga35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bakassi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Balanga37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Bauchi38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Benin City33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Benisheikh38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Biase32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Bichi38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 0 rain days
  • Bida39 °C (102 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 0 rain days
  • Billiri35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Binji41 °C (106 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 2 rain days
  • Birnin Kebbi33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Birnin Kudu41 °C (106 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Biu35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bodinga41 °C (106 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 2 rain days
  • Boki30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bomadi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Bonny Island31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Brass33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 27 rain days
  • Buguma33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Bukuru34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Burutu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Calabar31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Chibok40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chiranci38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Dadin Kowa40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Damagum40 °C (104 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Damaturu40 °C (104 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Darazo38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Daura38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Deba Habe39 °C (102 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Dekina35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Dikwa41 °C (106 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Dukku40 °C (104 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days
  • Dunukofia33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Dutse38 °C (100 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ede City34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Effurun33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Efon-Alaaye34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Egbe34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Egbeda33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ejigbo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Eket32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ekpoma33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ekwulobia30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Eleme32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Emure Ekiti32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Enugu34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Epe33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Erin-Ijesha34 °C (93 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 7 rain days
  • Eruwa33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Esa Oke34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Esiẹ34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ethiope33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Eti-Osa32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Etinan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ewekoro34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ewu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ezinifite33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Filiya37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fufore36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Fugar32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Funtua38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ganjuwa38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gashua40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Gboko34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gbongan33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 18 rain days
  • Geidam41 °C (106 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gembu24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Girei0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gombe39 °C (102 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Gombi35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gumel40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 1 rain days
  • Gusau38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Gwadabawa38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gwagwalada35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Gwarzo39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gwoza35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Hadejia36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ibadan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ibafo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ibaji35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ibeku32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ibeno31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ibi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ibillo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ibokun34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Idah34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Idiroko34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ido Ekiti34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ido-Osun33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Idogo38 °C (100 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ifetedo34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ifo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ifon Osun88 °C (190 °F) / 70 °C (158 °F), 5 rain days
  • Igando33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Igangan34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Igbara-Oke33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Igbariam34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Igbesa33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Igbeti34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Igbo-ora34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Igbo-Ukwu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Igboho90 °C (194 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 6 rain days
  • Igueben32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ihembosi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ihiala33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ijara Isin34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ijebu East33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ijebu Igbo34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ijebu Ode90 °C (194 °F) / 74 °C (165 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ikare30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikenne33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ikija33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ikire34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ikole35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ikom33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ikorodu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ikot Abasi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ikot Ekpene32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ila Orangun33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ilaje33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ilala33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ilara-Mokin33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ilara-Ogudo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ilaro34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ilawe-Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ile Ife32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ile Oluji32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ilesa34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Illah Bunu33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ilobu94 °C (201 °F) / 65 °C (149 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ilorin34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Imeko Afon33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Imesi-ile33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Inisa33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Iperu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ipetumodu92 °C (198 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 0 rain days
  • Ipokia32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Irefi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Irepo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Irrua30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ise Ekiti34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Iseyin33.1 °C (92 °F) / 23.1 °C (74 °F), 108 rain days
  • Ishiagu32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Isuofia33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Itire33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Itu31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Iwo93 °C (199 °F) / 74 °C (165 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iyana-Ipaja32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Iyin Ekiti34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jaba36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jakusko41 °C (106 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Jalingo35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jama′are35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jebba36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jere40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 1 rain days
  • Jimeta38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Jos31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kabba88 °C (190 °F) / 74 °C (165 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kachia35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kaduna36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kafanchan22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 14 rain days
  • Kagoro34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kaiama35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kaltungo36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kankia39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kano40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Karaye39 °C (102 °F) / 29 °C (84 °F), 6 rain days
  • Karshi34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kashere39 °C (102 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kasuwa Magani36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Katsina-ala34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Katsina36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kaura Namoda40 °C (104 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kazaure40 °C (104 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Keffi35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kiru38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kisi town36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kontagora37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Koton Karfe34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kuje36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kumo35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kwoi35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lafia34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lafiagi36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lagos City32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Lokoja36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lugbe36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Madagali39 °C (102 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mafa38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Magboro34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Magodo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mai'Adua41 °C (106 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 2 rain days
  • Maiduguri41 °C (106 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Maiha37 °C (99 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Makurdi35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Malumfashi38 °C (100 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mile 1233 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Minna36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mkpat-Enin32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Monguno39 °C (102 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 0 rain days
  • Moro35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mubi36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nafada38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nangere40 °C (104 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nanka33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Nasarawa State38 °C (100 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nasarawa36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nekede32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nguroje27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nguru41 °C (106 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Nimo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ningi38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days
  • Njobbore35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nnewi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nok35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nsit Ibom32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nsit-Ubium32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nsugbe32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nsukka34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nteje35 °C (95 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Numan36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Oba33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Obafemi-Owode34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Obanliku33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Obubra32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Obudu32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ode Omu34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ode Remo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Odigbo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Odogbolu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Odukpani33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Offa35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ogaminana34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ogba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ogbomosho35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ogbunike33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ogidi33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ogijo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ogoja33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ojuelegba33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okanle34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Oke Ila Orangun33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oke Onigbin35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okehi34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okeho34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okene32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Okigwe30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Okitipupa34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oko33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Okobo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Okota33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Okpekpe33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okpoko32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Okpuno33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Okrika32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Okuku34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Omu-Aran31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Omuo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Omupo35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ondo City32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Onitsha34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Opobo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Oraifite33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Orlu33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Oro-ago35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Oroma-Etiti37 °C (99 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Oron30 °C (86 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Osogbo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ososo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Otolo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Otukpo34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Otuocha31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Owerri33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Owo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oye34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Oyigbo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oyo34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ozoro33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Pategi36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Port Harcourt33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Potiskum38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Rano39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Rimin Gado40 °C (104 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ringim39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Sagamu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Saki town33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Saki35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sango Ota34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sapele33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sepeteri34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Serti35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sokoto41 °C (106 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 3 rain days
  • Somolu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Suleja34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Surulere32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Talata Mafara38 °C (100 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Tangaza41 °C (106 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 2 rain days
  • Toro35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ufuma32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Uga32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ugep22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ughelli31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ukanafun31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ukhun34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ukpor33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Uli32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Umu Nneochi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Umuahia32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Umuaka32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Umuchu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Umuleri33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ụmụnnachi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Umunya32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Umunze32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Umuoba Anam33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Unwana32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Upenekang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Uromi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Uselu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Uyo25 °C (77 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 10 rain days
  • Uzo-Uwani33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Wamako41 °C (106 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Warri33.4 °C (92 °F) / 24.6 °C (76 °F), 11 rain days
  • Wase35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Wudil38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Wukari38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yaba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Yakurr28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yelwa44 °C (111 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yenagoa32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Yola36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yorro35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yunusari41 °C (106 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Yusufari41 °C (106 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Zangon Kataf33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Zaria36.6 °C (98 °F) / 23.4 °C (74 °F), 32.7 rain days
  • Zonkwa38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Zungeru35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Zuru38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Good Friday and Easter Monday

    Mar–Apr (moves yearly)

    Heavy travel; offices shut.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria
Low
Prices · Nigeria
Low

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nigeria, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 1

    Jan: 1

April: Rains arrive in the south; Easter travel peaks.

January: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

Nigeria: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in April

Rated best or good this month

  • Abacha

    Best months: Apr–Oct (wet season, festival period)

  • Asaba

    Best months: Jan, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec

  • Esiẹ

    Best months: Nov–Feb, Apr (festival)

  • Ikare

    Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, cooler)

  • Irefi

    Best months: Nov–Feb, Mar–May

  • Kagoro

    Best months: Jan–Apr

  • Nsukka

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

  • Okehi

    Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season)

  • Oron

    Best months: Oct–Apr (dry season)

  • Yakurr

    Best months: Dec–Feb (cool), Mar–Apr (dry warm)

  • Zaria

    Best months: Oct–Apr (dry season)

  • Zonkwa

    Best months: Dec–Apr (cool Harmattan season)