August weather forecast
Nigeria

August in Nigeria marks a brief respite in the rainy season for the southern regions, often referred to as the "August break". In contrast, the northern regions continue to experience significant rainfall.

In the southern cities, such as Lagos and Port Harcourt, the "August break" brings about a reduction in rainfall and a slight increase in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures range between 27°C (80.6°F) to 31°C (87.8°F), while night temperatures fall between 21°C (69.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F). Despite the decrease in precipitation, the humidity remains relatively high.

On the other hand, the northern regions of Nigeria, including cities like Kano, see no such break in the rains. August brings considerable rainfall to these areas, offering a respite from the heat. Daytime temperatures fall between 28°C (82.4°F) and 33°C (91.4°F), while night temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 23°C (73.4°F).

Comparing August to the preceding month of July, there's a clear contrast in the weather conditions between the southern and northern regions of the country. The south sees a decrease in rainfall due to the "August break", while the north experiences increased rainfall.

Moving into September, the southern regions of Nigeria will see the end of the "August break" and the resumption of the rainy season. Meanwhile, the northern regions will begin to experience a reduction in rainfall, signaling the start of the transition to the dry season.

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• Lagos - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Lagos. In Lagos, during August, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation.
• Kano - August »
  August, with an average high of 29°C (84.2°F) and a low of 20.9°C (69.6°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Kano. August introduces Kano, Nigeria to the climax of the rainy season with a high precipitation level of 228mm (8.98").
• Ibadan - August »
  On the first day of August in Ibadan sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:03. With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Ibadan, Nigeria.
• Abuja - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Abuja is August, when the rain falls for 26.4 days and typically aggregates up to 194mm (7.64") of precipitation. In Abuja, August is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).
• Port Harcourt - August »
  In Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in August, during 30.1 rainfall days, 256mm (10.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. As August unfolds in Port Harcourt, the average high-temperature reaches a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month.
• Maiduguri - August »
  August is the month with the most rainfall in Maiduguri, with 193mm (7.6") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of August, in Maiduguri, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.
• Zaria - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Zaria is August, when the rain falls for 28 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of precipitation. August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low of 20.8°C (69.4°F), is the coldest month in Zaria.
• Jos - August »
  August, with its high-temperature average of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and a low-temperature average of 18.3°C (64.9°F), is the coldest month in Jos, Nigeria. In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:47.
• Oyo - August »
  In August, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F). These conditions make August an agreeable month for those who prefer moderate temperatures and lower humidity levels.
• Enugu - August »
  The months with the least sunshine in Enugu, Nigeria, are July and August, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine. On the first day of August in Enugu, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:48.