About Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 242 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the second largest in Africa.
Climate in Abuja
Warmest March, coolest August, driest January, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, April, October, November, December.
Monthly climate normals for Abuja, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 33.6°C | 20.5°C | 0mm | 340h |
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| February | 35.3°C | 22.8°C | 0mm | 315h |
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| March | 34.9°C | 24.1°C | 4mm | 304h |
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| April | 33.8°C | 23.9°C | 4mm | 306h |
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| May | 31.9°C | 23.2°C | 62mm | 285h |
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| June | 29.2°C | 21.8°C | 101mm | 267h |
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| July | 26.7°C | 20.9°C | 245mm | 215h |
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| August | 26.3°C | 20.7°C | 166mm | 213h |
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| September | 27°C | 20.8°C | 298mm | 196h |
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| October | 30.2°C | 21.3°C | 38mm | 309h |
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| November | 32.7°C | 22.7°C | 0mm | 327h |
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| December | 33.9°C | 21.5°C | 0mm | 341h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Nigeria is a large country in equatorial West Africa, the most populous country of the continent, with about 216 million people in 2022. Rich in diversity and landscapes, the country is home to more than 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Osun-Osogbo Grove
- Royal Palace Of Oba Of Benin
- Sukur
- Sukur Kingdom
Upcoming public holidays
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