The weather in February in Nigeria

It's hot in February in Nigeria with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 39°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 26°C.

February isn’t a good month to be in Nigeria. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Nigeria. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 40°C in 2014, Nigeria reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In February, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in February for Nigeria

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nigeria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Nigeria New York
Average temperature 37°C 6°C
Max. temperature 39°C 10°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 63 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 7 days 11 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Nigeria with hot temps, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps stay steady at around 37°C, with nights around 23°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Nigeria is around 37°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Nigeria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Nigeria

Temperature in February in Nigeria over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Nigeria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in February in Nigeria

Total precipitation in February in Nigeria over the years

Daily UV index in February in Nigeria

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Nigeria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in February in Nigeria

The weather in February in Nigeria is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Nigeria? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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Daytime temperatures were high but bearable: around 30 degrees. Since it hardly rained, we could fully enjoy the outdoor activities. The nights were cooler, which made for a nice contrast.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Nigeria by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nigeria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.