Climate Insights for Itu

Itu, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Hottest
February
36°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
September
368mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Itu is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2382mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 368mm of rainfall. Itu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 23° Feb Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 25° Mar Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Apr Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Oct Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Dec Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 23°
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Itu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 34mm Mar Precipitation: 134mm Apr Precipitation: 182mm May Precipitation: 240mm Jun Precipitation: 341mm Jul Precipitation: 359mm Aug Precipitation: 269mm Sep Precipitation: 368mm Oct Precipitation: 307mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Dec Precipitation: 14mm
Precipitation

Itu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2382mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 198mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 368mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 14mm. That's 354mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Itu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Itu, which began on March 20, 2026. Itu sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 555mm across the season with a monthly average of 185mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 968mm across the season with a monthly average of 323mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 794mm across the season with a monthly average of 265mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 36°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Itu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
35 °C
11 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
36 °C
12 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
240 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
341 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
359 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
269 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
368 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
307 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
34 °C
10 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
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