Maiduguri weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Maiduguri: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 79% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with July, it is cooler and wetter; September brings highs of 33°C (91°F) and 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain.
Is August a good time to visit Maiduguri?
least pleasant month Weather score 53/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Maiduguri. For better conditions, consider Dec–Jan.
Does it rain a lot in Maiduguri in August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 183 mm (7.2 in) falls in an average August. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Maiduguri in August?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Maiduguri weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (90°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm | 24% | best |
| February | 36°C (97°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0 mm | 29% | fair |
| March | 39°C (103°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 1 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| April | 41°C (106°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 7 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| May | 40°C (105°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 24 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| June | 38°C (100°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| July | 34°C (94°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 145 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 183 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| September | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 96 mm | 62% | fair |
| October | 36°C (96°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 24 mm | 46% | fair |
| November | 35°C (96°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0 mm | 30% | fair |
| December | 33°C (91°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 0 mm | 21% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months