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Nigeria in February

Great month. Dry and hot; good for Lagos, Calabar and Abuja.

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GreatVoykit month rating for Nigeria

Dry and hot; good for Lagos, Calabar and Abuja.

Is another month better than February?

No other month rates higher than February for Nigeria in this guide.

Weather in February

  • Lagos and the south-west coast · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanbest weather

    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 Harcourtbest weather

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

  • Middle Belt · Abuja, Josbest weather

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

  • Sahel north · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurismoke haze

    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, Benuebest weather

    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 mbest weather

    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-Uwanifine

    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, Owerrifine

    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 swampsfine

    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 savannahbest weather

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

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

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

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

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

  • Lagos33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Aba34.6 °C (94 °F) / 23.8 °C (75 °F), 51 rain days
  • Abacha28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Abagana33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Abak28 °C (82 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Abakaliki31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Abatete31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Abeokuta37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Abiriba32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Aboh Mbaise33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Abor33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Abraka31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Abuja/Durumi36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Abuja/Gwarinpa33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Abuja/Jabi36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Abuja37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Achina32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ada town31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Adazi-Nnukwu34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ado-Awaye33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ado Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Afikpo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Afon35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Afuze33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Agbado31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Agbara34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agbarho31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Agbor31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Agege34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agenebode33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ago‑Iwoye30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Aguata31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Aguleri31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Agulu35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Aguluzigbo34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Agut Ntswuo29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ahiazu Mbaise33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ajapa30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ajasse Ipo31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ajingi36 °C (97 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Akamkpa33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Akko, Gombe31 °C (88 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Akpabuyo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Akungba Akoko31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Akure35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Akute31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Akwanga33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Aleiro36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Amichi33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Amuwo-Odofin31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Andoni31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Anyigba31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Apapa31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Aran-Orin31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Arepo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Argungu34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days
  • Asaba30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Askira-Uba32 °C (90 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Atan34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Auchi35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Awgbu33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Awka34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Azare31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Babaloma35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Badagry33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bagwai36 °C (97 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Bajoga34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bakassi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Balanga35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Bauchi34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 1 rain days
  • Benin City35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Benisheikh32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Biase33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bichi33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Bida36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 0 rain days
  • Billiri31 °C (88 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Binji36 °C (97 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Birnin Kebbi20 °C (68 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 0 rain days
  • Birnin Kudu36 °C (97 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Biu31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Bodinga36 °C (97 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 0 rain days
  • Boki28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bomadi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bonny Island32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Brass32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 24 rain days
  • Buguma31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bukuru30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Burutu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Calabar32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chibok35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Chiranci33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Dadin Kowa36 °C (97 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Damagum35 °C (95 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Damaturu35 °C (95 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Darazo34 °C (93 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Daura32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Deba Habe35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Dekina35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Dikwa34 °C (93 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Dukku36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Dunukofia31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Dutse32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ede City31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Effurun31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Efon-Alaaye31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Egbe36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Egbeda31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ejigbo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Eket33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ekpoma31 °C (88 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ekwulobia28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Eleme33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Emure Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Enugu35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Epe34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Erin-Ijesha34 °C (93 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 3 rain days
  • Eruwa34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Esa Oke31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Esiẹ31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ethiope32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Eti-Osa33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Etinan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ewekoro31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ewu33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ezinifite31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Filiya35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Fufore33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Fugar34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Funtua32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ganjuwa34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gashua36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gboko35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Gbongan30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Geidam36 °C (97 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gembu23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Girei0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gombe35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gombi31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gumel36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gusau34 °C (93 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gwadabawa32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gwagwalada31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gwarzo34 °C (93 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gwoza31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Hadejia34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ibadan35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ibafo34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ibaji31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ibeku33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ibeno30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ibi31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ibillo34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ibokun32 °C (90 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Idah36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Idiroko31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ido Ekiti31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ido-Osun34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Idogo34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ifetedo32 °C (90 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ifo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ifon Osun90 °C (194 °F) / 71 °C (160 °F), 2 rain days
  • Igando31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Igangan31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Igbara-Oke31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Igbariam31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Igbesa34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Igbeti31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Igbo-ora32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Igbo-Ukwu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Igboho86 °C (187 °F) / 71 °C (160 °F), 2 rain days
  • Igueben34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ihembosi34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ihiala31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ijara Isin35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ijebu East34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ijebu Igbo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ijebu Ode88 °C (190 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ikare26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ikenne31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ikija34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ikire33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ikole32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ikom31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ikorodu34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ikot Abasi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ikot Ekpene33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ila Orangun34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ilaje31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ilala34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ilara-Mokin31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ilara-Ogudo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ilaro33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ilawe-Ekiti31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ile Ife34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ile Oluji33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ilesa31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Illah Bunu35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ilobu94 °C (201 °F) / 65 °C (149 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ilorin36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Imeko Afon34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Imesi-ile31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Inisa34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Iperu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ipetumodu68 °C (154 °F) / 62 °C (144 °F), 0 rain days
  • Ipokia33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Irefi34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Irepo33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Irrua31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ise Ekiti31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Iseyin35.5 °C (96 °F) / 22.4 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Ishiagu34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Isuofia31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Itire31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Itu30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Iwo92 °C (198 °F) / 71 °C (160 °F), 6 rain days
  • Iyana-Ipaja33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Iyin Ekiti31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Jaba34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Jakusko36 °C (97 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Jalingo33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jama′are31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Jebba34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Jere36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Jimeta36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Jos30 °C (86 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kabba90 °C (194 °F) / 72 °C (162 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kachia34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kaduna34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Kafanchan17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 0 rain days
  • Kagoro31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kaiama31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kaltungo33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kankia33 °C (91 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 0 rain days
  • Kano33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Karaye32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Karshi35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kashere36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Kasuwa Magani35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Katsina-ala31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Katsina31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Kaura Namoda36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Kazaure36 °C (97 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Keffi36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Kiru31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kisi town34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kontagora35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Koton Karfe32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kuje34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kumo31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kwoi31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Lafia37 °C (99 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Lafiagi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Lagos City32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lokoja36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Lugbe36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Madagali35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Mafa39 °C (102 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Magboro31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Magodo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mai'Adua35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Maiduguri35 °C (95 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Maiha35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Makurdi36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Malumfashi34 °C (93 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Mile 1231 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Minna36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Mkpat-Enin33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Monguno36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Moro31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mubi34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nafada35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Nangere36 °C (97 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Nanka31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nasarawa State32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nasarawa36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Nekede30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nguroje23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nguru36 °C (97 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Nimo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ningi33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days
  • Njobbore31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nnewi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nok31 °C (88 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nsit Ibom33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nsit-Ubium33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nsugbe34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nsukka33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nteje31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Numan34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Oba31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Obafemi-Owode31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Obanliku31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Obubra33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Obudu33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ode Omu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ode Remo33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Odigbo34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Odogbolu33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Odukpani31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Offa31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ogaminana31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ogba31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ogbomosho34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ogbunike31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ogidi34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ogijo34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ogoja31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ojuelegba31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Okanle35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Oke Ila Orangun34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Oke Onigbin31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okehi31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Okeho31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Okene34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Okigwe26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 12 rain days
  • Okitipupa31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Oko31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Okobo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Okota31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Okpekpe31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Okpoko33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Okpuno34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Okrika30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Okuku31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Omu-Aran35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Omuo31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Omupo31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ondo City34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Onitsha36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Opobo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Oraifite31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Orlu31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oro-ago31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Oroma-Etiti35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Oron28 °C (82 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Osogbo36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ososo34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Otolo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Otukpo32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Otuocha32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Owerri35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Owo29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Oye31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Oyigbo34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Oyo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ozoro32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pategi33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Port Harcourt34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Potiskum35 °C (95 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 0 rain days
  • Rano34 °C (93 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Rimin Gado33 °C (91 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 0 rain days
  • Ringim34 °C (93 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Sagamu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Saki town35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Saki36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Sango Ota31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Sapele31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sepeteri35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Serti35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Sokoto36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days
  • Somolu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Suleja34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days
  • Surulere33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Talata Mafara32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Tangaza36 °C (97 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 0 rain days
  • Toro31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ufuma33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Uga33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ugep22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ughelli31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ukanafun32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ukhun31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ukpor32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Uli33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Umu Nneochi34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Umuahia33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Umuaka33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Umuchu33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Umuleri31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ụmụnnachi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Umunya33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Umunze33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Umuoba Anam34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Unwana34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Upenekang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Uromi33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Uselu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Uyo23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 14 rain days
  • Uzo-Uwani31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Wamako36 °C (97 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Warri34.2 °C (94 °F) / 24.6 °C (76 °F), 4 rain days
  • Wase35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days
  • Wudil32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Wukari36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Yaba34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Yakurr22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yelwa38 °C (100 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Yenagoa32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yola35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Yorro34 °C (93 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days
  • Yunusari35 °C (95 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days
  • Yusufari34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days
  • Zangon Kataf31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Zaria32.8 °C (91 °F) / 17.4 °C (63 °F), 0.3 rain days
  • Zonkwa32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Zungeru31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Zuru32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 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.

  • Eid al-Fitr (2 days)

    Moves yearly (lunar)

    Durbar horse parades in northern cities; public holiday.

Crowds and prices

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Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Feb: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Crowds

    Feb: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 1

    Jan: 1

February: Dry and hot; good for Lagos, Calabar and Abuja.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in February

Rated best or good this month

  • Lagos and the south-west coast

    Best weather of the year (Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan)

  • South-east and Cross River

    Best weather of the year (Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourt)

  • Middle Belt

    Best weather of the year (Abuja, Jos)

  • Lagos

    Dry and hot; the driest month.

  • Aba

    Best months: Oct–Mar (dry season, cooler evenings)

  • Abagana

    Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, festival season)

  • Abak

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season)

  • Abakaliki

    Best months: Oct–Mar (dry season)

  • Abatete

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season, festivals)

  • Abeokuta

    Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season)

  • Abiriba

    Best months: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings)

  • Aboh Mbaise

    Best months: Nov–Feb (dry season, festival in Feb)