Borno State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Borno State, Nigeria. Like most weather services, we show Borno State at one spot: Maiduguri, its largest city. At 10:45 PM local time it was clear and 28°C (82°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Dec–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–JanOff season Mar–Aug
About Maiduguri weather
Is it raining in Maiduguri right now?
No. It’s clear and 28° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Maiduguri this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 37–38° and lows of 22–24°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Maiduguri lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Maiduguri?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Borno State weather by month
When is the best time to visit Borno State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Borno State is Dec–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 31°C (88°F) in August to 41°C (106°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Borno State?
August is the wettest month, with about 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Borno State?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 41°C (106°F) and lows of 25°C (78°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Borno State have a rainy season?
Yes. Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Borno State weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Maiduguri), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Borno State
Weather can differ a lot within Borno State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri | Dec–Jan | Aug | 31–41°C | 546 mm |
| Bama | Nov–Jan | Aug | 31–41°C | 589 mm |
| Biu | Oct–Jan | Jun–Sep | 28–39°C | 1,099 mm |
| Gamboru | Nov–Jan | Aug | 32–42°C | 504 mm |
| Dikwa | Dec–Jan | Aug | 32–42°C | 530 mm |
| Damboa | Oct–Jan | Jul–Sep | 28–39°C | 869 mm |
| Monguno | Dec–Jan | Aug | 32–42°C | 500 mm |
| Magumeri | Dec–Jan | Aug | 31–41°C | 546 mm |
| Kukawa | Dec–Jan | Aug | 32–42°C | 426 mm |
| Marte | Dec–Jan | Aug | 32–42°C | 500 mm |
| Gwoza | Nov–Jan | Jul–Aug | 29–40°C | 701 mm |