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When is the best time to visit Enugu?
In general the best time to visit Enugu is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is February, March, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +97°F in February and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Enugu in different months
This is the average weather in Enugu for each month based on historic data:
January, February, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +97°F during February.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 208 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 258 mm in September.
Climate in Enugu
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Enugu for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +102°F | +106°F | +104°F | +104°F | +99°F | +95°F | +91°F | +91°F | +93°F | +93°F | +99°F | +99°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +93°F | +97°F | +95°F | +91°F | +90°F | +86°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +86°F | +90°F | +93°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +63°F | +63°F | +68°F | +72°F | +70°F | +68°F | +68°F | +70°F | +70°F | +70°F | +64°F | +63°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 53 | 59 | 71 | 78 | 82 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 61 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 18 | 62 | 116 | 190 | 232 | 228 | 230 | 258 | 212 | 42 | 7 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 17 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 9 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 5 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Enugu during the whole year:
The hottest month in Enugu is February with average maximum temperature going up to +97°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +73°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Enugu looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Enugu is September with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 53%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Enugu during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 7 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 28 rainy days and 258 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Enugu:
What is the hottest month in Enugu?
The hottest month in Enugu is February with average maximum temperature of +97°F.
What is the coldest month in Enugu?
The coldest month in Enugu is July with minimum temperatures of +73°F.
Is Enugu worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Enugu in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +97°F and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Enugu?
if you're looking to visit Enugu when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 7 mm of rain.
Other cities in Nigeria
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Monthly weather in Enugu
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Enugu, 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.
