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Nigeria
Nigeria in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Nigeria in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Nigeria in August?
- Maiduguri is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in August; Jos is the coolest at 25°C (77°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Nigeria in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Lagos (25°C (78°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Maiduguri
Coolest
25°
Jos
Driest
88 mm
Lagos
Warmest sea
25°
Lagos
Across Nigeria, August highs run from 25°C (77°F) (Jos) to 32°C (90°F) (Maiduguri). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Lagos, Badagry, and Alimosho.
Best places in Nigeria in August
72 
Lagos
Lagos · Nigeria
28° / 23° 88 mm Aug
75
Badagry
Lagos · Nigeria
28° / 23° 53 mm Aug
72
Alimosho
Lagos · Nigeria
29° / 22° 85 mm Aug
71
Ikeja
Lagos · Nigeria
29° / 23° 87 mm Aug
71
Ebute Ikorodu
Lagos · Nigeria
28° / 22° 91 mm Aug
56
Abuja
FCT · Nigeria
29° / 21° 283 mm Aug
67
Biu
Borno State · Nigeria
28° / 19° 247 mm Aug
64
Jos
Plateau State · Nigeria
25° / 17° 297 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 28° | 23° | 88 mm | 25° | 72 |
| Jos | 25° | 17° | 297 mm | — | 64 |
| Ogbomoso | 28° | 21° | 113 mm | — | 63 |
| Osogbo | 27° | 21° | 121 mm | — | 62 |
| Ilorin | 28° | 21° | 135 mm | — | 62 |
| Abeokuta | 29° | 22° | 88 mm | — | 59 |
| Ibadan | 29° | 22° | 114 mm | — | 57 |
| Abuja | 29° | 21° | 283 mm | — | 56 |
| Benin City | 28° | 21° | 256 mm | — | 55 |
| Minna | 29° | 22° | 265 mm | — | 53 |
| Kano | 31° | 21° | 270 mm | — | 52 |
| Makurdi | 30° | 23° | 229 mm | — | 51 |
| Maiduguri | 32° | 22° | 189 mm | — | 50 |
| Owerri | 29° | 22° | 296 mm | — | 49 |
| Port Harcourt | 29° | 22° | 343 mm | — | 49 |
| Aba | 29° | 22° | 311 mm | — | 47 |
Festivals in Nigeria in August
- Igbo New Yam Festival The annual harvest festival observed by certain igbo tribes.
- Nnewi Afiaolu Festival Festival in Nnewi town in Igbo land in Nigeria
- Osun-Osogbo festival Annual festival in Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nigeria in August?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Jos to 32° in Maiduguri.
Can you swim in Nigeria in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Lagos at about 25°.