Abuja Weather
Abuja weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, May, Jun, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Abuja current weather
Abuja now (local time 11:45)
28°C
Mostly clear
- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
21° – 29°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Abuja 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛈️
29°
22°
💧61%
Mon
10/5
⛈️
28°
22°
💧86%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
28°
22°
💧59%
Wed
10/7
⛈️
29°
21°
💧67%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
28°
21°
💧67%
Fri
10/9
⛈️
29°
23°
💧77%
Sat
10/10
⛈️
29°
22°
💧68%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
28°
21°
💧67%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
29°
22°
💧61%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
29°
21°
💧65%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
29°
21°
💧65%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
30°
21°
💧69%
Fri
10/16
☁️
30°
22°
💧65%
Sat
10/17
☁️
30°
23°
💧44%
Best time to visit Abuja
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Abuja are Jan, May, Jun, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 35°C) and the coldest is August (average low 20°C).
Abuja climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 33°C | 16°C | 2 mm | 41% | +8°C |
| Feb | 34°C | 19°C | 6 mm | 43% | +9°C |
| Mar | 35°C | 22°C | 15 mm | 54% | +8°C |
| Apr | 33°C | 23°C | 86 mm | 69% | +4°C |
| MayBest | 30°C | 22°C | 132 mm | 80% | -1°C |
| JunBest | 28°C | 21°C | 147 mm | 84% | -4°C |
| Jul | 27°C | 21°C | 202 mm | 86% | -5°C |
| Aug | 27°C | 20°C | 253 mm | 87% | -6°C |
| Sep | 27°C | 21°C | 215 mm | 86% | -4°C |
| OctBest | 29°C | 20°C | 117 mm | 83% | -2°C |
| NovBest | 31°C | 18°C | 9 mm | 65% | +2°C |
| DecBest | 32°C | 16°C | 1 mm | 48% | +5°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Abuja weather month by month: what to wear
Abuja in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C, around 117 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Abuja in NovemberBest month
November in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C, around 9 mm of rain (dry) and 65% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Abuja in DecemberBest month
December in Abuja is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C, around 1 mm of rain (dry) and 48% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Abuja in JanuaryBest month
January in Abuja is hot: average highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C, around 2 mm of rain (dry) and 41% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Abuja in February
February in Abuja is hot: average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C, around 6 mm of rain (dry) and 43% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Abuja in March
March in Abuja is hot: average highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C, around 15 mm of rain (dry) and 54% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Abuja in April
April in Abuja is hot: average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C, around 86 mm of rain (some rain) and 69% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Abuja in MayBest month
May in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C, around 132 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Abuja in JuneBest month
June in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, around 147 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Abuja in July
July in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, around 202 mm of rain (wet) and 86% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Abuja in August
August in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C, around 253 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Abuja in September
September in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, around 215 mm of rain (wet) and 86% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Abuja?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Abuja are Jan, May, Jun, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 35°C) and the coldest is August (average low 20°C).
›What's the weather like in Abuja in October, and what should I wear?
October in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C, around 117 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Abuja in November, and what should I wear?
November in Abuja is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C, around 9 mm of rain (dry) and 65% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Abuja?
Abuja is wettest in August, with about 253 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 1 mm.
›How cold does Abuja get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is August, averaging 27°C by day and 20°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: March; coldest: August.