Climate Insights for Zokoja

Nigeria

Hottest
March
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
August
159 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Zokoja is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 710 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 159 mm of rainfall. Zokoja sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zokoja is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 28 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Zokoja sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°FebMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 25°MarMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 27°AprMax: 36°Average: 31°Min: 26°MayMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 26°JunMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°NovMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 25°DecMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 23°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 99°FAverage: 88°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 99°FAverage: 89°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 87°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 94°FAverage: 85°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 74°F
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Average
Min

Zokoja sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°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 22°C and an average of 29°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Zokoja sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°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 72°F and an average of 85°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 61mmJunPrecipitation: 94mmJulPrecipitation: 116mmAugPrecipitation: 159mmSepPrecipitation: 133mmOctPrecipitation: 89mmNovPrecipitation: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inJulPrecipitation: 4.6inAugPrecipitation: 6.2inSepPrecipitation: 5.2inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Zokoja is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 710 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 159 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 mm. That's 159 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.Zokoja is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 6.3 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: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Zokoja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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.Zokoja 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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zokoja 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 Zokoja 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
22 °C72 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
37 °C99 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
37 °C99 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
36 °C97 °F
10 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
34 °C94 °F
9 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
159 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C76 °F
35 °C94 °F
6 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in