Climate Insights for Bassa

Nigeria

Hottest
March
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
September
254 mm rain10 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bassa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,004 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 254 mm of rainfall. Bassa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bassa is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 39.5 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 10 in of rainfall. Bassa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°FebMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°MarMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 25°AprMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 26°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°NovMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 20°DecMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 99°FAverage: 88°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 96°FAverage: 87°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°F
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Min

Bassa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Bassa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 99°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 88mmJunPrecipitation: 139mmJulPrecipitation: 135mmAugPrecipitation: 212mmSepPrecipitation: 254mmOctPrecipitation: 133mmNovPrecipitation: 11mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inJunPrecipitation: 5.5inJulPrecipitation: 5.3inAugPrecipitation: 8.3inSepPrecipitation: 10inOctPrecipitation: 5.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Bassa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,004 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 254 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 254 mm less than September, 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.Bassa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 10 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 10 in less than September, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Bassa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bassa 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 April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bassa 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 Bassa 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
18 °C64 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
37 °C99 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
36 °C96 °F
9 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
212 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
29 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C69 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
33 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in