Niger State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Niger State, Nigeria. Like most weather services, we show Niger State at one spot: Minna, its largest city. At 9:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (81°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 7%
- 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–FebOff season Jul–Sep
About Minna weather
Is it raining in Minna 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 Minna this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–34° and lows of 22–25°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Minna lately?
In the past 7 days, Minna had 1 rainy day and 1.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Minna?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Niger State weather by month
When is the best time to visit Niger State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Niger State is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (83°F) in August to 36°C (97°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Niger State?
August is the wettest month, with about 241 mm (9.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Niger State?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Niger State 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 for Minna), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Niger State
Weather can differ a lot within Niger State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minna | Nov–Feb | Jul–Sep | 29–36°C | 1,151 mm |
| Bida | Nov–Feb | Jul–Sep | 29–36°C | 1,054 mm |
| Suleja | Nov–Feb | Jul–Sep | 28–35°C | 1,145 mm |
| Kontagora | Nov–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,195 mm |
| Baro | Nov–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–36°C | 1,009 mm |
| Zungeru | Nov–Feb | Jun–Sep | 28–36°C | 1,265 mm |
| Tegina | Nov–Feb | Jun–Sep | 28–36°C | 1,265 mm |
| Mokwa | Nov–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–37°C | 999 mm |
| Babana | Oct–Jan | Jun–Sep | 29–38°C | 1,111 mm |
| Rijau | Oct–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–39°C | 1,114 mm |
| Lapai | Nov–Feb | Jul–Sep | 28–35°C | 1,145 mm |
| Ibeto | Nov–Feb | Jun–Sep | 28–37°C | 1,218 mm |