April marks a clear transition in Nigeria’s weather pattern, with the rainy season becoming fully established across the southern part of the country.
And gradually extending into central regions, while intense heat conditions persist in the North.
Daytime temperatures are expected to remain high nationwide, ranging between 30°C and 41°C, with extreme values of up to 43°C.
Nights will also remain warm, with increasing humidity contributing to heightened thermal discomfort, including in Abuja.
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Furthermore, Rainfall activity is expected to intensify across the southern states, where normal to above-normal rainfall amounts are projected.
Coastal and inland areas may record between 120mm and 240mm of rainfall within the month.
Central states are likely to experience more frequent and organised thunderstorms, while northern regions may begin to record isolated rainfall events later in the month as the season progresses.
Atmospheric conditions will still reflect remnants of the dry season in parts of the North, where dust haze may occur in the early part of April.
However, this is expected to gradually diminish as moisture influx increases and rainfall becomes more widespread across the country.
The evolving weather pattern carries several implications.
Public health concerns are also expected to shift with the season.
Overall, April 2026 is expected to be characterised by persistent heat and increasing rainfall nationwide.
