Nigeria weather in September
Considering a trip to Nigeria this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Nigeria in September?
September in Nigeria generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Ogoyo at 28°C to very warm in Maiduguri at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Maiduguri and 24°C in Ogoyo.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maiduguri with an average of 84 mm to heavy rainfall in Port Harcourt with 354 mm. Lagos enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at September's conditions in Nigeria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nigeria's yearly weather, check out our Nigeria climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?
Lagos
In September Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ikeja
In September Ikeja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Abuja
In September Abuja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jabi
In September Jabi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Moba
In September Moba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Nigeria?
In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Nigeria due to the typically unpleasant weather in Lagos.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, August, November and December provide pleasant weather in Lagos. In contrast, May and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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