Climate Insights for Nassarawa

Nigeria

Hottest
March
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low69°F low
Wettest
August
261 mm rain10.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nassarawa is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,066 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 261 mm of rainfall. Nassarawa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Nassarawa is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 42 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.3 in of rainfall. Nassarawa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°FebMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 23°MarMax: 37°Average: 32°Min: 27°AprMax: 36°Average: 31°Min: 27°MayMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°JunMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 23°DecMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 98°FAverage: 85°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 99°FAverage: 89°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 96°FAverage: 87°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°F
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Average
Min

Nassarawa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Nassarawa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 99°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 89°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 82°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 19mmAprPrecipitation: 35mmMayPrecipitation: 78mmJunPrecipitation: 141mmJulPrecipitation: 199mmAugPrecipitation: 261mmSepPrecipitation: 225mmOctPrecipitation: 94mmNovPrecipitation: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inJunPrecipitation: 5.6inJulPrecipitation: 7.8inAugPrecipitation: 10.3inSepPrecipitation: 8.8inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inNovPrecipitation: 0.3inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Nassarawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,066 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 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 December, 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.Nassarawa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 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 December, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Nassarawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Nassarawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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 Nassarawa 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 Nassarawa 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
20 °C69 °F
35 °C95 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
37 °C98 °F
6 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
37 °C99 °F
7 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
36 °C96 °F
8 km/h5 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
141 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C74 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
261 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
225 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h3 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
35 °C94 °F
5 km/h3 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
35 °C95 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in