April could be a good time to visit Abuja, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +93°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in April. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+93°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Abuja has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Abuja in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Abuja for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +93°F with a maximum of +100°F and a minimum of +73°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +97°F to +90°F.
Is Abuja warm or cold in April?
Abuja is typically hot in April.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +97°F to +93°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Abuja:
Climate in Abuja in April
Abuja weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+97°F
+93°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+66°F
+68°F
+70°F
Max. temperature
+106°F
+104°F
+104°F
Rainfall
22 mm
54 mm
135 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
51%
66%
78%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
6
2
0
Cloudy days
15
10
4
Rainy days
9
15
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March.It’s getting colder in April. From +97°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +93°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 22 mm to 54 mm.Humidity rises from 51% to 66%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in March to 2 in April.
Wind speed in Abuja in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Abuja is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Abuja based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 35 mm, with a 37% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Abuja wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 315 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Abuja?
This is the weather in Abuja in April 2023:
1 April
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+97°F
2 April
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+96°F
3 April
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+101°F
4 April
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+92°F
5 April
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+100°F
6 April
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+98°F
7 April
☁️
+96°F
8 April
☁️
+94°F
9 April
☀️
+93°F
10 April
☀️
+90°F
11 April
☀️
+89°F
12 April
☀️
+96°F
13 April
☀️
+98°F
14 April
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+97°F
15 April
☀️
+96°F
16 April
☁️
+92°F
17 April
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+95°F
18 April
☁️
+98°F
19 April
☁️
+93°F
20 April
☀️
+94°F
21 April
☁️
+94°F
22 April
⛈️
+96°F
23 April
☁️
+94°F
24 April
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+86°F
25 April
☁️
+94°F
26 April
☁️
+92°F
27 April
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+87°F
28 April
☀️
+92°F
29 April
☁️
+87°F
30 April
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+90°F
In April 2023 Abuja had 15 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +93°F, with an absolute maximum of +100°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Abuja climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Abuja in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+87°F) and the highest in 2021 (+90°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1812 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Abuja in April:
Is April a good time to visit Abuja?
It’s always a good time to visit Abuja, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Abuja in April?
Absolutely, April is hot in Abuja. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Abuja rainy in April?
Abuja is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Abuja in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Abuja in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Nigeria
Check out the weather for other cities in Nigeria.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Abuja, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.