Best Time to Visit Nigeria — Month-by-Month Weather Guide

The best time to visit Nigeria is December with a travel score of 94/100. The worst time is August (62/100). Top destinations: Igboho, Kaduna, Lere.

When is the best month to visit Nigeria?

Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)

The best time to visit Nigeria is December (score: 94/100) with excellent weather conditions including warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Consider avoiding August (score: 62/100) though conditions are still reasonable for travel.

Which cities in Nigeria have the best weather?

CityBest MonthScore
IgbohoDecember100
KadunaNovember100
LereNovember100
SakiDecember100
GbokoDecember100
IlorinDecember100
BauchiNovember100
JosNovember100
KontagoraNovember100
MubiNovember100

When should I avoid visiting Nigeria?

Nigeria enjoys favorable conditions year-round! Even the lowest-scoring month, August, still has a score of 62/100. You can visit any time of year and expect decent weather for your trip.

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