Bara, Nigeria experiences average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Bara, Nigeria Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bara, Nigeria. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 34°C / 21°C
Feels Like 36°C / 22°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 51 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 49%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Hottest Month
40°C
April
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 1 days
Coldest Month
16°C
January
Avg High 32°C
Rain 0 days
Driest Month
0 days
January
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 16°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
May (Gusts 33)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding April, May, June, July due to extreme heat.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:03
Daylight 12.7h
Sunset 18:43
Live conditions —
Bara on the map · live conditions
Bara, Nigeria
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- City
- Bara
- Population
- 11.7K
- Coordinates
- 10.37°, 10.73°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 32°C / 16°C . Feb: 35°C / 18°C . Mar: 39°C / 22°C . Apr: 40°C / 25°C . May: 38°C / 26°C . Jun: 34°C / 24°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 29°C / 22°C . Sep: 30°C / 23°C . Oct: 33°C / 22°C . Nov: 35°C / 20°C . Dec: 33°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 1 mm. Apr: 4 mm. May: 25 mm. Jun: 60 mm. Jul: 137 mm. Aug: 213 mm. Sep: 135 mm. Oct: 38 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 24%. Feb: 19%. Mar: 20%. Apr: 34%. May: 52%. Jun: 65%. Jul: 77%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 67%. Nov: 36%. Dec: 28%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Mar 2025 · 40°C | Apr · 40°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 16°C | Jan · 16°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 250 mm | Aug · 213 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 15 km/h | May · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Poor May
Poor June
Poor July
Wet August
Wet September
Fair October
Fair November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 32°C / 16°C | 30°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 35°C / 18°C | 33°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 19% Comfortable | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 39°C / 22°C | 38°C / 19°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 20% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 40°C / 25°C | 41°C / 25°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 8.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 38°C / 26°C | 42°C / 29°C | 5days (25 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 34°C / 24°C | 39°C / 28°C | 10days (60 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 23°C | 36°C / 27°C | 18days (137 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 77% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 22°C | 34°C / 26°C | 22days (213 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 83% Humid | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 16days (135 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 82% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 33°C / 22°C | 37°C / 25°C | 8days (38 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 35°C / 20°C | 35°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 33°C / 17°C | 31°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 28% Comfortable | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bara are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bara, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bara is April, with average daytime highs of 40°C (104°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bara is January, with average overnight lows of 16°C (60°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bara is August, averaging 213mm of precipitation across 22 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bara runs through August, July, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Bara.
Bara receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Bara.
The least favorable months to visit Bara are April, May, June, July, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Bara is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Bara is 49%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bara are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 20 mph).
Bara averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 54%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Bara is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bara has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bara ranges from 22°C (72°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
July is not the best time to visit Bara, with a climate score of 4.4/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For July in Bara, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 31°C (88°F) and 18 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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