Climate Insights for Apapa

Nigeria

Hottest
March
35°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
15°C low60°F low
Wettest
August
261 mm rain10.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Apapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,047 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 261 mm of rainfall. Apapa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Apapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 41.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.3 in of rainfall. Apapa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 60°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°FebMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 18°MarMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°AprMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°JunMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°JulMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°AugMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°SepMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°OctMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°NovMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°DecMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 96°FAverage: 83°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°F
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Apapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 35°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Apapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 96°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 72°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 93mmJunPrecipitation: 154mmJulPrecipitation: 188mmAugPrecipitation: 261mmSepPrecipitation: 254mmOctPrecipitation: 66mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inJunPrecipitation: 6.1inJulPrecipitation: 7.4inAugPrecipitation: 10.3inSepPrecipitation: 10inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Apapa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,047 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 261 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 261 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Apapa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.3 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 10.3 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Apapa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Apapa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar28°83°F
Apr29°84°F
May27°80°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct25°76°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Apapa is during January, February, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 14 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Apapa is during January, February, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Apapa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Apapa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C60 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
32 °C90 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C71 °F
35 °C96 °F
9 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
261 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C69 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C67 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in