Monguno, Nigeria experiences average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 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.
Monguno, Nigeria Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Monguno, 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
6.6/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 36°C / 23°C
Feels Like 36°C / 22°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 27 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 37%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Hottest Month
41°C
April
Avg Low26°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
16°C
January
Avg High31°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High31°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
March (Gusts 36)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:41
Daylight 12.9h
Sunset 18:33
Live conditions—
Monguno on the map · live conditions
Monguno, Nigeria
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- City
- Monguno
- Population
- 20.3K
- Coordinates
- 12.67°, 13.61°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 40°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 3 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 17°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: 31°C / 16°C . Feb: 34°C / 18°C . Mar: 39°C / 23°C . Apr: 41°C / 26°C . May: 41°C / 27°C . Jun: 38°C / 27°C . Jul: 34°C / 25°C . Aug: 31°C / 24°C . Sep: 34°C / 24°C . Oct: 37°C / 24°C . Nov: 36°C / 21°C . Dec: 32°C / 18°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 5 mm. Jun: 17 mm. Jul: 56 mm. Aug: 179 mm. Sep: 56 mm. Oct: 9 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 20%. Feb: 16%. Mar: 14%. Apr: 17%. May: 32%. Jun: 49%. Jul: 66%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 41%. Nov: 22%. Dec: 22%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
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 8. 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 · 41°C | Apr · 41°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 17°C | Jan · 16°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 87 mm | Aug · 179 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Fair May
Fair June
Poor July
Poor August
Wet September
Poor October
Good November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 31°C / 16°C | 28°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 20% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 34°C / 18°C | 30°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 16% Comfortable | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 39°C / 23°C | 36°C / 19°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 41°C / 26°C | 40°C / 23°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 41°C / 27°C | 42°C / 28°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 38°C / 27°C | 41°C / 29°C | 4days (17 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 34°C / 25°C | 38°C / 28°C | 9days (56 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 24°C | 36°C / 27°C | 18days (179 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 79% Humid | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 34°C / 24°C | 39°C / 28°C | 7days (56 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 37°C / 24°C | 38°C / 24°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 36°C / 21°C | 34°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 32°C / 18°C | 29°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Monguno are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Monguno, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Monguno is April, with average daytime highs of 41°C (106°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Monguno is January, with average overnight lows of 16°C (61°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Monguno is August, averaging 179mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Monguno receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Monguno.
The least favorable months to visit Monguno are June, July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Monguno is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Monguno is 37%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Monguno are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Monguno averages 9 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 42%. The clearest skies occur in February.
The annual average dew point in Monguno is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Monguno has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh 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 Monguno 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.
June is not the best time to visit Monguno, with a climate score of 3.8/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Monguno, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 38°C (100°F) and 4 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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