If you plan to visit Abuja in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 277 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
277 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Abuja has OK weather in September.
Average temperature in Abuja in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Abuja for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +21°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +30°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +31°C.
Is Abuja warm or cold in September?
Abuja is typically warm in September.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +22°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
September is one of the coolest months in Abuja, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Abuja in September
Abuja weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+18°C
+20°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+32°C
+35°C
Rainfall
315 mm
277 mm
130 mm
Wind
1 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
87%
86%
82%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
0
0
4
Rainy days
28
26
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day.As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 315 mm to 277 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%.Winds are calmer in comparison to August, going down from 1 m/s to 0 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Abuja in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Abuja is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Abuja based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 214 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain.September is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
September is one of the rainiest months in Abuja, here is a comparison with other months, 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 September in Abuja?
This is the weather in Abuja in September 2023:
1 September
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+30°C
2 September
🌧️
+29°C
3 September
🌧️
+30°C
4 September
🌧️
+26°C
5 September
🌧️
+29°C
6 September
🌧️
+30°C
7 September
🌧️
+31°C
8 September
🌧️
+30°C
9 September
☁️
+28°C
10 September
☀️
+29°C
11 September
🌧️
+32°C
12 September
☁️
+28°C
13 September
☀️
+29°C
14 September
☁️
+31°C
15 September
☁️
+28°C
16 September
🌧️
+28°C
17 September
🌧️
+27°C
18 September
🌧️
+27°C
19 September
☀️
+30°C
20 September
☁️
+30°C
21 September
🌧️
+32°C
22 September
🌧️
+30°C
23 September
☀️
+28°C
24 September
☁️
+30°C
25 September
☁️
+30°C
26 September
☁️
+32°C
27 September
☁️
+31°C
28 September
☁️
+31°C
29 September
🌧️
+28°C
30 September
🌧️
+31°C
In September 2023 Abuja had 4 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Abuja climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Abuja in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+31°C) and the highest in 2021 (+32°C). 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 September:
Is September a good time to visit Abuja?
It’s always a good time to visit Abuja, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Abuja in September?
September is warm in Abuja. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Abuja rainy in September?
Abuja is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Abuja in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Abuja in September, 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.