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Iwo in August

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: A drier break in Lagos; Osun-Osogbo festival in Osun State (check dates).

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 83°C (181°F)181°F (83°C) / 71°C (160°F)160°F (71°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; Nigeria overall
Prices: Medium; Nigeria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: A drier break in Lagos; Osun-Osogbo festival in Osun State (check dates).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

IwoHighs around 83 °C (181 °F), lows around 71 °C (160 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 181 °F (83 °C), lows around 160 °F (71 °C), rain on about 12 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 Iwo, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 83 °C (181 °F)181 °F (83 °C)
Jan: 94 °C (201 °F)201 °F (94 °C)
Night low
Aug: 71 °C (160 °F)160 °F (71 °C)
Jan: 73 °C (163 °F)163 °F (73 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 12
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0

August: Outside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: A drier break in Lagos; Osun-Osogbo festival in Osun State (check dates).

January: Inside Iwo's best window: Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly).

Iwo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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