Ile-Ife climate
Ile-Ife (Nigeria) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C76 °F, and about 1,718 mm68 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ile-Ife climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3085 | 1865 | 2475 | 220.8 |
| Feb | 3087 | 2169 | 2678 | 271.0 |
| Mar | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 652.6 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2373 | 2678 | 1264.9 |
| May | 2883 | 2272 | 2578 | 1807.1 |
| Jun | 2781 | 2271 | 2476 | 2479.7 |
| Jul | 2780 | 2170 | 2475 | 2439.6 |
| Aug | 2780 | 2069 | 2474 | 2007.9 |
| Sep | 2781 | 2170 | 2475 | 31712 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2171 | 2576 | 2178.6 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 552.2 |
| Dec | 2985 | 1966 | 2475 | 190.7 |
| Year | 3087 | 1865 | 2576 | 1,71868 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 39% | 4.9 | 11:44 |
| Feb | 78% | 54% | 4.8 | 11:53 |
| Mar | 84% | 71% | 5.0 | 12:04 |
| Apr | 88% | 76% | 5.0 | 12:17 |
| May | 90% | 76% | 4.9 | 12:28 |
| Jun | 91% | 78% | 4.4 | 12:33 |
| Jul | 91% | 85% | 3.8 | 12:31 |
| Aug | 90% | 86% | 3.5 | 12:22 |
| Sep | 91% | 86% | 4.0 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 90% | 78% | 4.6 | 11:57 |
| Nov | 85% | 56% | 5.1 | 11:46 |
| Dec | 77% | 39% | 5.0 | 11:41 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ile-Ife is like
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 20 °C69 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.5 °C4.5 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,718 mm68 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December. The wettest month is September (317 mm12 in), the driest is December (19 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in January to 91% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (2 mph) in November to 5 km/h (3 mph) in August.
Best time to visit Ile-Ife
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January. Average highs then reach 29 °C85 °F to 30 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 19 mm0.7 in to 22 mm0.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is very wet (317 mm12 in) and humid (91% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ile-Ife
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 2780 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 2069 to 22 °C72 °F, about 234 mm9.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 2984 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1865 to 23 °C73 °F, about 52 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Ile-Ife compares
The nearest larger place is Osogbo, about 32 km to the north. Compared with it, Ile-Ife has practically the same average temperature. It receives 15% more precipitation (1,718 mm68 in vs 1,497 mm59 in). The difference is largest in March (0.6 °C1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 74 places in Nigeria. By annual mean temperature, Ile-Ife is the 61st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 15th wettest. See all of them on the Nigeria climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Nzérékoré (Guinea, Aw), Berbérati (Central African Republic, Aw) and Man (Ivory Coast, Aw).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Iwo (pop. 250,443), Ikire (pop. 222,160), Ede (pop. 159,866), Gbongan (pop. 139,485) and Modakeke (pop. 119,529). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Ile-Ife, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Ilesa 26 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,549 mm61 in
- Climate in Osogbo 32 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,497 mm59 in
- Climate in Ondo 53 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,735 mm68 in
- Climate in Ijero-Ekiti 67 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,295 mm51 in
- Climate in Ila Orangun 71 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,295 mm51 in
- Climate in Ibadan 73 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,674 mm66 in
- Climate in Akure 74 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,549 mm61 in
- Climate in Ogbomoso 81 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,497 mm59 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ile-Ife?
March is the warmest month in Ile-Ife. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ile-Ife?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 20 °C (69 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ile-Ife?
September is the wettest month with about 317 mm (12.5 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Ile-Ife?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.