September weather forecast
Nigeria

September in Nigeria signifies a shift in weather conditions across the country. The southern regions see the end of the "August break" and the resumption of the rainy season, while the northern regions start transitioning towards the dry season.

In the southern cities of Lagos and Port Harcourt, September brings an increase in rainfall compared to August, marking the end of the brief dry spell. Daytime temperatures range between 26°C (78.8°F) to 30°C (86°F), and night temperatures drop to between 21°C (69.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F). Despite the increase in rainfall, September is not as wet as the peak rainy months of June and July.

In contrast, the northern regions, including cities like Kano, begin to experience a reduction in rainfall in September. The rains start to recede, and daytime temperatures gradually increase, ranging from 30°C (86°F) to 35°C (95°F). Night temperatures remain relatively cooler, between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Compared to August, September sees a contrasting change in weather conditions between the southern and northern regions of Nigeria. While the south experiences an increase in rainfall with the end of the "August break", the north starts transitioning towards the dry season with decreased precipitation.

Looking ahead into October, the rainy season will begin to wind down across the country. The southern regions will start experiencing reduced rainfall, signaling the end of the rainy season, while the northern regions will continue to see a decline in precipitation as they move further into the dry season.

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• Lagos - September »
  On the first day of September in Lagos sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:53. Lagos's shift into September sets the average high-temperature at a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from August's 28.1°C (82.6°F).
• Kano - September »
  In Kano, during September, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation. On the first day of September in Kano, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:35.
• Ibadan - September »
  On the first day of September in Ibadan sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:51. On the first day of September in Ibadan sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:51.
• Abuja - September »
  In Abuja in September, during 25.5 rainfall days, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Abuja, Nigeria, during September, the rain falls for 25.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation.
• Port Harcourt - September »
  The months with the highest humidity in Port Harcourt are July and September, with an average relative humidity of 88%. In Port Harcourt, during September, the rain falls for 29.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.
• Maiduguri - September »
  During the month of September, Maiduguri anticipates a mean low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F). What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Maiduguri?
• Zaria - September »
  In Zaria during September, the rain falls for 23.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. In Zaria the average relative humidity in September is 76%.
• Jos - September »
  In Jos, during September, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 190mm (7.48") of precipitation. In Jos, during September, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 190mm (7.48") of precipitation.
• Oyo - September »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F). The month with the most rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 25.3 days and typically aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.
• Enugu - September »
  In Enugu, Nigeria, in September, during 18 rainfall days, 292mm (11.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of September in Enugu, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:36.