Abuja — time and weather
Abuja is a city in Nigeria, in the Africa/Lagos time zone. This page shows the current local time in Abuja and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Abuja
Local time in Abuja is based on the Africa/Lagos time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with many peoples and languages, busy cities and a rich music culture.
More about the country: Nigeria →What to see in Abuja
Sights and historical places
- Abuja National Mosque
- Deeper Christian Life Ministry
- National Church of Nigeria
- Millennium Park
Climate in Abuja: month by month
The warmest month in Abuja is March, with average daytime highs of 35.4 °C; the coolest is August, around 26.8 °C by day and 21.0 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in August (~219 mm) and is lowest in January (~0 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| February | 35 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| March | 35 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| April | 34 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| May | 32 | 23 | 77 | 9 |
| June | 29 | 22 | 103 | 17 |
| July | 27 | 21 | 183 | 26 |
| August | 27 | 21 | 219 | 25 |
| September | 28 | 21 | 176 | 25 |
| October | 30 | 22 | 92 | 13 |
| November | 33 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| December | 34 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Abuja are May–June, October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Abuja: Sunrise 06:22 · Sunset 18:45 · Day length 12:23
Time difference from Abuja right now:
| New York | +5 h |
| London | same time |
| Dubai | −3 h |
| Tokyo | −8 h |
| Paris | −1 h |
| Sydney | −9 h |