Climate Insights for Shonga

Nigeria

Hottest
March
39°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low67°F low
Wettest
September
195 mm rain7.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Shonga is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 852 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 195 mm of rainfall. Shonga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Shonga is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 33.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 7.7 in of rainfall. Shonga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 20°FebMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 22°MarMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 26°AprMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 27°MayMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 26°JunMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°JulMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°NovMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 23°DecMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 96°FAverage: 81°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 99°FAverage: 85°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 103°FAverage: 90°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 102°FAverage: 90°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 98°FAverage: 87°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 97°FAverage: 84°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 97°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°F
Max
Average
Min

Shonga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 39°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 27°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Shonga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 103°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 81°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 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 60mmJunPrecipitation: 126mmJulPrecipitation: 157mmAugPrecipitation: 193mmSepPrecipitation: 195mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inJulPrecipitation: 6.2inAugPrecipitation: 7.6inSepPrecipitation: 7.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Shonga is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 852 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 195 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 mm. That's 195 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.Shonga is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 7.7 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 7.7 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: 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: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/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: 4mph
Wind Speed

Shonga 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 September, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Shonga 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 September, 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 Shonga 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 Shonga 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 °C67 °F
36 °C96 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
37 °C99 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
39 °C103 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
39 °C102 °F
8 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
36 °C98 °F
7 km/h4 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
126 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
33 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h3 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C69 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in