Benue State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Benue State, Nigeria. Like most weather services, we show Benue State at one spot: Makurdi, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was clear and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 9%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season May–Oct
About Makurdi weather
Is it raining in Makurdi right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Makurdi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–34° and lows of 24–25°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Makurdi lately?
In the past 7 days, Makurdi had 2 rainy days and 13.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Makurdi?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Benue State weather by month
When is the best time to visit Benue State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Benue State is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in August to 33°C (91°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Benue State?
September is the wettest month, with about 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Benue State?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Benue State have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Makurdi), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Benue State
Weather can differ a lot within Benue State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.