Weather in Abuja - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Abuja, Nigeria: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Abuja
today🌧️ 25°💧 0.6 mm
Sun🌧️ 24°💧 6.6 mm
Mon🌧️ 27°💧 6.6 mm
Tue🌧️ 27°💧 5 mm
Wed🌧️ 24°💧 9.2 mm
Thu🌧️ 27°💧 17 mm
Fri🌧️ 27°💧 2.4 mm
Sat🌧️ 25°💧 22.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Abuja, the forecast high is 24°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 98% of similar days.

25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 26°C–29°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally light
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
27°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
27°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
27°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual
27°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 26°C1982: 28°C1983: 27°C1984: 28°C1985: 27°C1986: 28°C1987: 29°C1988: 27°C1989: 27°C1990: 28°C1991: 28°C1992: 26°C1993: 27°C1994: 26°C1995: 27°C1996: 27°C1997: 28°C1998: 28°C1999: 29°C2000: 27°C2001: 29°C2002: 28°C2003: 28°C2004: 29°C2005: 29°C2006: 27°C2007: 28°C2008: 28°C2009: 28°C2010: 27°C2011: 28°C2012: 28°C2013: 28°C2014: 28°C2015: 28°C2016: 28°C2017: 28°C2018: 28°C2019: 28°C2020: 27°C2021: 28°C2022: 27°C2023: 30°C2024: 29°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 26°C current forecast 26°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1994 (26°C) and the warmest was 2023 (30°C). The current forecast averages 26°C - lower than in 98% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Abuja

Abuja - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Abuja 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
26°
around 23° at night · days with rain: 15
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
28°
around 23° at night · rain chance 36%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
30°
around 23° at night · rain chance 30%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Abuja: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 26° by day and 23° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 28° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Abuja

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:36 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.62 mm · humidity 76% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:36 · night 22° · evening 24° · rain 6.64 mm · humidity 86% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:35 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 6.64 mm · humidity 74% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 96%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:35 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 4.97 mm · humidity 72% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 88%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:34 · night 22° · evening 23° · rain 9.23 mm · humidity 89% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:34 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 16.99 mm · humidity 78% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:33 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 2.44 mm · humidity 75% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:32 · night 22° · evening 22° · rain 22.07 mm · humidity 84% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:32 · night 22° · evening 23° · rain 21.43 mm · humidity 86% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:31 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 7.49 mm · humidity 80% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:31 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 14.07 mm · humidity 74% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 92%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️26°moderate rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:30 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 9.23 mm · humidity 85% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 99%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:29 · night 21° · evening 22° · rain 11.14 mm · humidity 91% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:29 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 15.39 mm · humidity 76% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 86%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:28 · night 22° · evening 23° · rain 2.89 mm · humidity 89% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:28 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 3.3 mm · humidity 70% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 97%

UV index in Abuja - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTAbuja03681111+6.3UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 30 min6Sat5.096Sun6.096Mon7.097Tue8.095Wed9.097Thu10.097Fri11.095Sat12.096Sun13.093Mon14.097Tue15.093Wed16.093Thu17.096Fri18.098Sat19.095Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Abuja is 6 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Abuja weather through the year

Abuja - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: April, May, June, July.

Upcoming public holidays in Nigeria: National Day — 1 October · National Youth Day — 1 November · Christmas Day — 25 December.

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FAQ - Abuja weather

What is the weather like in Abuja today?
Today it is about 25° during the day and 23° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Abuja?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.