Dakingari, Nigeria experiences average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Dakingari, Nigeria Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Dakingari, 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
5.5/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 35°C / 24°C
Feels Like 37°C / 25°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 55 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 47%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
41°C
April
Avg Low28°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
20°C
January
Avg High34°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High34°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
May (Gusts 33)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, August due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:21
Daylight 12.8h
Sunset 19:10
Live conditions—
Dakingari on the map · live conditions
Dakingari, Nigeria
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- City
- Dakingari
- Population
- 12.6K
- Coordinates
- 11.65°, 4.06°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 40°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 34°C / 20°C . Feb: 37°C / 22°C . Mar: 40°C / 25°C . Apr: 41°C / 28°C . May: 39°C / 28°C . Jun: 36°C / 26°C . Jul: 32°C / 24°C . Aug: 30°C / 24°C . Sep: 31°C / 24°C . Oct: 34°C / 23°C . Nov: 35°C / 21°C . Dec: 34°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 1 mm. Apr: 4 mm. May: 25 mm. Jun: 52 mm. Jul: 165 mm. Aug: 264 mm. Sep: 122 mm. Oct: 25 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 18%. Feb: 14%. Mar: 21%. Apr: 33%. May: 49%. Jun: 61%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 66%. Nov: 37%. Dec: 24%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. 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 6. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 6. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h 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 | Apr 2025 · 40°C | Apr · 41°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 20°C | Jan · 20°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 326 mm | Aug · 264 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 15 km/h | May · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Poor July
Wet August
Wet September
Poor October
Poor November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 34°C / 20°C | 32°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 18% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 37°C / 22°C | 34°C / 18°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 40°C / 25°C | 40°C / 23°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 41°C / 28°C | 43°C / 29°C | 2days (4 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 39°C / 28°C | 43°C / 31°C | 5days (25 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 36°C / 26°C | 40°C / 30°C | 9days (52 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 24°C | 37°C / 28°C | 18days (165 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 24°C | 35°C / 27°C | 23days (264 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 82% Humid | 6.6 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 31°C / 24°C | 37°C / 28°C | 14days (122 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 80% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 34°C / 23°C | 39°C / 27°C | 3days (25 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 6.8 High | Poor | View Details |
| November | 35°C / 21°C | 36°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 34°C / 20°C | 32°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Dakingari are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Dakingari, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Dakingari is April, with average daytime highs of 41°C (105°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Dakingari is January, with average overnight lows of 20°C (67°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Dakingari is August, averaging 264mm of precipitation across 23 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Dakingari runs through August, July, September, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Dakingari.
Dakingari receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Dakingari.
The least favorable months to visit Dakingari are May, June, July, August, primarily due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Dakingari is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Dakingari is 47%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Dakingari are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 20 mph).
Dakingari averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 49%. The clearest skies occur in February.
The annual average dew point in Dakingari is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Dakingari 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 Dakingari ranges from 25°C (77°F) to 37°C (99°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Dakingari, with a climate score of 3.2/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Dakingari, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 36°C (96°F) and 9 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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