Best time to visit Ibadan: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Ibadan are Jan, Apr, Nov and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Apr, Nov and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Apr, Jul, Aug, Nov and Dec
Off season
Feb, Mar and Jun
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 22.4°C – 35.5°C
Rain: 7mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Feb
Temp: 24.1°C – 36.3°C
Rain: 12mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Mar
Temp: 24.5°C – 34.9°C
Rain: 40mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Apr
BestTemp: 24.3°C – 33.5°C
Rain: 61mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
May
Temp: 23.7°C – 32.2°C
Rain: 67mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jun
Temp: 22.7°C – 29.8°C
Rain: 170mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
Jul
Temp: 22.2°C – 28.4°C
Rain: 181mm
Sunshine: 7.5h/day
Visit score: 7.1/10
Aug
Temp: 22°C – 28.2°C
Rain: 182mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 7/10
Sep
Temp: 22.1°C – 29°C
Rain: 158mm
Sunshine: 6.9h/day
Visit score: 7/10
Oct
Temp: 22.5°C – 30.1°C
Rain: 136mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 6.6/10
Nov
BestTemp: 23.1°C – 32.6°C
Rain: 38mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Dec
BestTemp: 22.8°C – 34.7°C
Rain: 6mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Ibadan, based on the local climate data, are January, April, November, and December. January and December bring high sunshine, at 10.0 and 10.4 hours per day, with very light rainfall of 7mm and 6mm, while November also offers strong sunshine at 9.9 hours per day alongside moderate rainfall of 38mm. April's rainfall is higher at 61mm, but sunshine remains solid at 8.4 hours per day.
Peak season overlaps with some of the wettest months, including July and August, when rainfall reaches 181mm and 182mm and sunshine drops to around 7.5 and 7.2 hours per day. Travelers weighing crowds against weather might compare these wetter peak months to the off-season months of February, March, and June, keeping in mind that June itself brings substantial rainfall of 170mm despite falling in the quieter, cheaper season.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.