Onitsha — time and weather
Onitsha is a city in Nigeria, in the Africa/Lagos time zone. This page shows the current local time in Onitsha and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Onitsha
Local time in Onitsha 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 Onitsha
Climate in Onitsha: month by month
The warmest month in Onitsha is February, with average daytime highs of 36.1 °C; the coolest is July, around 29.2 °C by day and 23.1 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in August (~262 mm) and is lowest in December (~5 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 23 | 9 | 1 |
| February | 36 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| March | 35 | 25 | 54 | 9 |
| April | 33 | 25 | 94 | 14 |
| May | 32 | 24 | 115 | 19 |
| June | 30 | 24 | 198 | 24 |
| July | 29 | 23 | 219 | 26 |
| August | 29 | 23 | 262 | 24 |
| September | 30 | 23 | 247 | 25 |
| October | 30 | 24 | 210 | 25 |
| November | 32 | 24 | 41 | 7 |
| December | 35 | 23 | 5 | 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 Onitsha are May–June, October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Onitsha: Sunrise 06:27 · Sunset 18:45 · Day length 12:17
Time difference from Onitsha right now:
| New York | +5 h |
| London | same time |
| Dubai | −3 h |
| Tokyo | −8 h |
| Paris | −1 h |
| Sydney | −9 h |