Anambra weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Anambra, Nigeria. Like most weather services, we show Anambra at one spot: Onitsha, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (80°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 86%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season Jun–Oct
About Onitsha weather
Is it raining in Onitsha right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Onitsha this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Onitsha lately?
In the past 7 days, Onitsha had 5 rainy days and 21.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Onitsha?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Anambra weather by month
When is the best time to visit Anambra?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Anambra is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in September to 30°C (87°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Anambra?
September is the wettest month, with about 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Anambra?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). September is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Anambra have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Anambra weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Onitsha), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Anambra
Weather can differ a lot within Anambra: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onitsha | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Atani | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Nnewi | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Awka | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Nkpor | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Ihiala | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Agulu | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Igbo-Ukwu | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Ozubulu | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Enugu-Ukwu | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |
| Uga | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–30°C | 1,704 mm |