worldweather30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
Weather in Nigeria - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Nigeria range from 25° to 34°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Nigeria's cities today
🌧️Kano
34°💧 5.3 mm
🌧️Port Harcourt
31°💧 12 mm
🌧️Ibadan
30°💧 16.1 mm
🌧️Enugu
30°💧 3.6 mm
🌧️Zaria
30°💧 3.1 mm
🌧️Kaduna
30°💧 1.3 mm
🌧️Calabar
29°💧 10.6 mm
🌧️Lagos
27°💧 0.6 mm
🌧️Ilorin
26°💧 6.3 mm
🌧️Abuja
25°💧 0.6 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Nigeria
today🌧️
30°💧 4.5 mm
Sun🌧️
27°💧 3.5 mm
Mon🌧️
27°💧 8 mm
Tue🌧️
28°💧 5.6 mm
Wed🌧️
28°💧 8.6 mm
Thu🌧️
28°💧 4.2 mm
Fri🌧️
28°💧 8 mm
Sat🌧️
27°💧 18.6 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Saturday 5 Sept in Nigeria, the forecast high is 30°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.
27°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 88% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
27°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 80% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
28°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
28°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
28°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
28°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1981 (27°C) and the warmest was 2005 (29°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - higher than in 69% 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Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window.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 - Nigeria
Nigeria 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 23° at night · days with rain: 16
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 23° at night · rain chance 30%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
30°
around 24° at night · rain chance 18%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Nigeria: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 23° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Nigeria cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ Kano | 34℃ | 34℃ | 28℃ | 5.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Port Harcourt | 31℃ | 25℃ | 28℃ | 12 mm |
| 🌧️ Ibadan | 30℃ | 29℃ | 28℃ | 16.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Enugu | 30℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 3.6 mm |
| 🌧️ Zaria | 30℃ | 29℃ | 21℃ | 3.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Kaduna | 30℃ | 28℃ | 20℃ | 1.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Calabar | 29℃ | 27℃ | 24℃ | 10.6 mm |
| 🌧️ Lagos | 27℃ | 26℃ | 27℃ | 0.6 mm |
| 🌧️ Ilorin | 26℃ | 30℃ | 28℃ | 6.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Abuja | 25℃ | 27℃ | 25℃ | 0.6 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Nigeria
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Sea temperature - Nigeria
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabar | 30℃ | 30℃ | 0.1 m | very warm |
| Lagos | 28℃ | 28℃ | 0.9 m | very warm |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Nigeria
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dzos | 59 | 71 | sufficient |
| Ilorin | 38.4 | 40.6 | moderate |
| Ibadan | 34.1 | 37.3 | good |
| Aba | 33.4 | 34.3 | good |
| Kano | 33.3 | 48 | good |
| Zaria | 28.7 | 47.7 | good |
| Onitsha | 25.6 | 26.1 | good |
| Port-Harcourt | 23.1 | 23.7 | good |
| Calabar Municipal | 22.3 | 24 | good |
| Oyo | 21.8 | 23.7 | good |
| Kaduna | 21.8 | 30.3 | good |
| Benin | 16.4 | 18.2 | good |
| Warri | 16.1 | 17.8 | good |
| Abeokuta | 15.1 | 17.2 | good |
| Maiduguri | 10.2 | 26.8 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 02:00).
Nigeria weather through the year
Nigeria weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Africa
Public holidays in Nigeria - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Nigeria: National Day (1 October, Thursday) - Thursday–Sunday if you take Friday off (4 days).
2026
1 OctoberThursday
National Day
long weekend + bridge day1 NovemberSunday
National Youth Day
falls on a weekend25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend28 DecemberMonday
Boxing Day
long weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Easter Monday
long weekend3 MayMonday
Workers' Day
long weekend27 MayThursday
Children's Day
long weekend + bridge day12 JuneSaturday
Democracy Day
falls on a weekend1 OctoberFriday
National Day
long weekend1 NovemberMonday
National Youth Day
long weekendPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - Nigeria weather
What is the weather like in Nigeria today?
Today it is about 30° during the day and 23° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Nigeria?
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.