Lafia weather
At 1:15 AM local time it was clear and 27°C (80°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–Jan. Lafia sits 176 m (577 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 Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- 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–JanOff season Apr, Jul–Sep
About Lafia weather
Is it raining in Lafia 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 Lafia this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–34° and lows of 25–25°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Lafia lately?
In the past 7 days, Lafia had 1 rainy day and 7.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lafia?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lafia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lafia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lafia is Nov–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (83°F) in August to 37°C (98°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Lafia?
August is the wettest month, with about 203 mm (8.0 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Lafia?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (98°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Lafia 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).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months