When to go · Gwagwalada
Gwagwalada in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (heavy rains, road potholes).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (heavy rains, road potholes).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- GwagwaladaHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Medium
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- Medium
Nigeria overall: A drier break in Lagos; Osun-Osogbo festival in Osun State (check dates).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gwagwalada, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (heavy rains, road potholes).
January: Inside Gwagwalada's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler).
Gwagwalada: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen