Weather in Maiduguri — today
Now in Maiduguri
🌙
+27°
Clear
Feels like +29° · humidity 56%
Today 13.10: +38° / +23°
🕐 22:25
Wind
5 km/h
UV index
0
Air (AQI)
47 · Moderate
Precipitation
15%
Humidity
56%
Pressure
1011 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
05:56 / 17:50
👕 What to wear today
Hot — light breathable clothing, a hat, plenty of water.
💧 Bring waterFeels warmer by 2°
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for Maiduguri
Today, 13 October, Tuesday, in Maiduguri (Nigeria): partly cloudy, very hot. During the day the air will warm up to +38°, at night around +23°. Due to the wind it feels like +29°. Wind up to 14 km/h. No precipitation expected, you won't need an umbrella. Dress as lightly as possible, wear a hat, apply sunscreen and keep water with you. The sun will rise at 05:56 and set at 17:50 — daylight lasts 12 hours.Hourly weather in Maiduguri
💧 No precipitation expected on this day. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Maiduguri for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Today 13.10
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💧 15%
+23° +38°
Morning
☁️
+29°
Day
☁️
+38°
Evening
🌇
+34°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Tomorrow 14.10
☁️
+21° +35°
Morning
🌤️
+25°
Day
☁️
+35°
Evening
🌇
+29°
Night
🌙
+21°
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Thu 15.10
☁️
+22° +36°
Morning
🌤️
+26°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+22°
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Fri 16.10
☁️
+24° +36°
Morning
☁️
+28°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Sat 17.10
☁️
+24° +36°
Morning
☁️
+28°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Sun 18.10
☁️
+23° +36°
Morning
☁️
+28°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Mon 19.10
☁️
+23° +37°
Morning
☁️
+28°
Day
☁️
+37°
Evening
🌇
+34°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Tue 20.10
☀️
+24° +37°
Morning
☀️
+29°
Day
☀️
+37°
Evening
🌇
+34°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Wed 21.10
⛅
+24° +35°
Morning
⛅
+28°
Day
⛅
+35°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Thu 22.10
☁️
+23° +35°
Morning
☁️
+27°
Day
☁️
+35°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Fri 23.10
⛅
+23° +35°
Morning
⛅
+27°
Day
⛅
+35°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Sat 24.10
🌤️
+22° +35°
Morning
🌤️
+27°
Day
🌤️
+35°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+22°
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Sun 25.10
☁️
+22° +36°
Morning
☁️
+27°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+22°
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Mon 26.10
☁️
+22° +36°
Morning
☁️
+27°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+22°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏃 Running
23 / 100
comfort for running · So-so
🧴 UV
0%
moderate · low
☂️ Rain
15%
unlikely · low
✨ Stars
78 / 100
evening visibility · Good
🧺 Laundry drying
61 / 100
will dry outside · Average
🚗 Car wash
77 / 100
no rain expected · Good
🌫️ Air quality
47
Moderate air
European AQI
PM2.5: 27PM10: 57O₃: 34NO₂: 23
Moderate. Those sensitive to dust should be more careful during long outdoor exercise.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
17:50
Golden hour
17:22
Daylight
12 h (-1 min vs yesterday)
Maiduguri climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+31°
+16°
Jan
+34°
+18°
Feb
+38°
+22°
Mar
+40°
+25°
Apr
+39°
+27°
May
+36°
+26°
Jun
+32°
+24°
Jul
+30°
+23°
Aug
+32°
+24°
Sep
+35°
+23°
Oct
+34°
+20°
Nov
+31°
+17°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +31° | +16° | 0 mm | Warm and comfortable: +31° by day, +16° at night. 😊 light summer clothing. One of the driest months — rain is very unlikely. |
| February | +34° | +18° | 0 mm | Up to +34° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. ☀️ water and sunscreen. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| March | +38° | +22° | 0 mm | A hot, dry month: +38° daytime, warm pleasant evenings. ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| April | +40° | +25° | 4 mm | Extremely hot: around +40° by day, staying outside is hard. 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. This is the hottest month of the year in Maiduguri. |
| May | +39° | +27° | 21 mm | Peak heat — about +39° in the daytime; outdoor plans only early morning or evening. 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| June | +36° | +26° | 35 mm | A hot, dry month: +36° daytime, warm pleasant evenings. ☀️ water and sunscreen. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +32° | +24° | 104 mm | Hot (+32° by day) but dry — manageable with a sensible schedule. It's a rainy month (104 mm) — an umbrella is a must. ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| August | +30° | +23° | 181 mm | Gentle warmth — about +30° daytime, great walking weather. Frequent rain (181 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 😊 light summer clothing. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| September | +32° | +24° | 82 mm | A hot, dry month: +32° daytime, warm pleasant evenings. One of the wettest months (82 mm): downpours can derail plans. ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| October | +35° | +23° | 16 mm | Hot (+35° by day) but dry — manageable with a sensible schedule. ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| November | +34° | +20° | 0 mm | Up to +34° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| December | +31° | +17° | 0 mm | A comfortable month: +31° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit Maiduguri
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Peak season: January, February, December
Daytime air+31…+34°
Precipitationnone
Why: comfortable +31…+34° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: March, April, June, September, October, November
Daytime air+32…+40°
Precipitationrare
Why: already/still hot (+32…+40°) but bearable; fewer crowds, lower prices.
🔴 Not the best time
🔥 Hot season: May, July, August
Daytime air+30…+39°
Precipitationoften
Why: extreme heat (+30…+39° with high humidity) — being outside at midday is unsafe; go only for low prices and hotel-and-beach downtime.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Maiduguri is December – February, and the most comfortable months are January, February, December. The toughest months to visit are May, July, August: extreme heat and humidity.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+38°
Normal for October
+35°
Deviation
3° warmer than normal
A year ago on this day
+33°
Record for this date
+40° (1966)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
Weather archive for Maiduguri
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Maiduguri
What is the weather in Maiduguri right now?＋
Clear, +27°, feels like +29°.
Will it rain in Maiduguri today?＋
No: 15% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit Maiduguri?＋
Best time to visit — December – February.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Maiduguri?＋
Sunrise 05:56, sunset 17:50.
Does it snow in Maiduguri in winter?＋
No, it practically never snows.
What is the climate in Maiduguri by month?＋
Summers up to +40° in April, winters around +23° in August; the wettest month is August.
How hot is it in Maiduguri in summer?＋
🥵 Extreme heat. No more than 15–20 minutes in direct sun is safe. Water, SPF 50 sunscreen and a hat are a must.