Climate Insights for Shendam

Nigeria

Hottest
March
38°C peak100°F peak
Coldest
December
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
August
193 mm rain7.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Shendam is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 670 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 193 mm of rainfall. Shendam sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Shendam is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 26.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.6 in of rainfall. Shendam sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°MarMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 24°AprMax: 36°Average: 31°Min: 26°MayMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°JunMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°AugMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°NovMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°DecMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 100°FAverage: 87°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 87°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°F
Max
Average
Min

Shendam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 38°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°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.Shendam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 100°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 100°F and an average of 87°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 39mmJunPrecipitation: 69mmJulPrecipitation: 123mmAugPrecipitation: 193mmSepPrecipitation: 160mmOctPrecipitation: 60mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inJulPrecipitation: 4.8inAugPrecipitation: 7.6inSepPrecipitation: 6.3inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Shendam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 670 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 193 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 mm. That's 193 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.Shendam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 7.6 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: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Shendam 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 January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Shendam 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 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 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shendam 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 Shendam 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
19 °C66 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
35 °C96 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
38 °C100 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
36 °C97 °F
10 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h5 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h3 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
33 °C92 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in