June weather forecast
Nigeria

June marks the full onset of the rainy season across Nigeria, with substantial precipitation expected in both the southern and northern regions of the country.

In southern cities like Lagos and Port Harcourt, June brings heavy rains, with the average monthly precipitation typically reaching up to 200mm (7.87"). Despite the rain, temperatures remain warm, averaging between 27°C (80.6°F) to 31°C (87.8°F) during the day and falling to 22°C (71.6°F) to 24°C (75.2°F) at night. The rainfall also brings an increase in humidity.

The northern regions, including cities such as Kano, experience considerable rainfall in June, marking a shift from the hot dry conditions of previous months. Daytime temperatures tend to decrease slightly due to the rains, averaging between 30°C (86°F) to 35°C (95°F), while night temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 24°C (75.2°F).

When compared to May, June sees an increase in rainfall across the country, signifying the peak of the rainy season. This increase in rainfall leads to a drop in temperatures, especially in the northern regions, providing a respite from the extreme heat of the hot dry season.

Moving into July, the country will continue to experience the rainy season, with similar weather patterns as in June. However, in the southern regions, the intensity of rainfall is likely to slightly decrease as the rainy season approaches its peak. In contrast, the northern regions will see an increase in precipitation.

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• Lagos - June »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lagos is June, when the rain falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 312mm (12.28") of precipitation. Remarkably, Lagos achieves the highest number of rainfall days in a month with 16.2 days in June.
• Kano - June »
  In Kano, during June, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation. The weather in June in Kano, Nigeria continues to be a blend of sun and rain, typical of the early summer months.
• Ibadan - June »
  In Ibadan, during June, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. In Ibadan in June, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation.
• Abuja - June »
  In Abuja during June, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. In Abuja, in June, during 17.8 rainfall days, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Port Harcourt - June »
  Port Harcourt registers an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F) with the arrival of June, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. June in Port Harcourt manifests a typical tropical monsoon climate with a slower pace of life due to the unfailing rain and high humidity.
• Maiduguri - June »
  The month with the longest days in Maiduguri is June, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight. It's a time of considerable rain showers, making June a month marked by significant rainfall, cooler nightly temperatures, and marginally reduced warmth during the day.
• Zaria - June »
  June has the longest days of the year in Zaria, Nigeria, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight. In Zaria, in June, during 18.4 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Jos - June »
  The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in June is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F). With an average of 12h and 42min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Jos, Nigeria.
• Oyo - June »
  In June, the average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F). In Oyo, during June, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.
• Enugu - June »
  The first month of the summer, June, is also a hot month in Enugu, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31°C (87.8°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). The month with the longest days in Enugu is June, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.