Abuja weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was clear and 27°C (80°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Abuja sits 480 m (1,575 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 16%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Jul–Sep
About Abuja weather
Is it raining in Abuja right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Abuja this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–33° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Abuja lately?
In the past 7 days, Abuja had 1 rainy day and 1.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Abuja?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Abuja weather by month
When is the best time to visit Abuja?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Abuja is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in August to 35°C (95°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Abuja?
August is the wettest month, with about 253 mm (10.0 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Abuja?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does Abuja have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Abuja weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months