FCT, Nigeria
Dafara
Dafara is a locality in FCT, Nigeria, 322 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now33°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time15:18
8.84° N, 7.26° EElevation 322 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 22°
Rain this month166mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dafara at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:20 · 18:1111 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:35Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in March
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJune
194 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Dafara
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 52%
Today25 Oct33°25°
Mon26 Oct31°24°5.2 mm
Tue27 Oct30°23°4.2 mm
Wed28 Oct31°22°
Thu29 Oct32°25°
Fri30 Oct31°24°
Sat31 Oct30°23°
Sun1 Nov31°24°
Mon2 Nov32°24°
Tue3 Nov31°24°
When to go to Dafara
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 58 | 57 | 42 | 25 | 31 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 60 | 60 |
| High | 35° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 32° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 33° | 34° |
| Low | 22° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 22 | 78 | 150 | 194 | 250 | 296 | 255 | 166 | 10 | 2 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
What's on in Dafara
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Nigeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Dafara
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dafara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dafara.
What is the hottest month in Dafara?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Dafara?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dafara?
June is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.