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ClimateClimate: The climate is typically tropical with variations in the north and south. Average maximum temperatures range from about 30 to 35 degrees C. The best time of year to visit is during the dry season, November to January. In the southern regions it is hot and humid, whilst the north experiences hot and dry weather. The northern areas experience Harmattan winds from December to January blowing sand and dust from the Sahara.

What to WearWhat to Wear: Pack your lightweight cottons and casual summer wear. Sunscreen and other sun protection measures are essential. You may require sweaters for the cool evenings, particularly in the north. If you plan to travel in the rainy season you will definitely need waterproofing.

Average Temperature PrecipitationTemperature & Precipitation: Below you'll find the average monthly temperature and precipitation for major cities in Nigeria. You will likely experience warmer temperatures because the values displayed are an average of day-time and night-time readings.

Abuja
  Temperature Precipitation
JAN 82°F 27.8°C 0.1 in 2.5 mm
FEB 85°F 29.4°C 0.2 in 5.1 mm
MAR 86°F 30.0°C 0.5 in 12.7 mm
APR 84°F 28.9°C 2.4 in 61.0 mm
MAY 80°F 26.7°C 5.4 in 137.2 mm
JUN 89°F 31.7°C 6.9 in 175.3 mm
JUL 77°F 25.0°C 8.1 in 205.7 mm
AUG 77°F 25.0°C 8.6 in 218.4 mm
SEP 77°F 25.0°C 9.4 in 238.8 mm
OCT 70°F 21.1°C 3.9 in 99.1 mm
NOV 80°F 26.7°C 0.1 in 2.5 mm
DEC 80°F 26.7°C 0.0 in 0.0 mm

Hot                                   Cold
Dry                                   Wet
(Some data provided by WorldClimate.com.)
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