If you live in Abuja, you'll agree with me when I say the Sun has decided to punish us! The weather has been anything but wonderful! Enjoy this little piece

Abuja is called the center of unity, centrally located geographically in Nigeria, it is the meeting point of all of Nigeria’s over 250 ethnic groups. It is also a beautiful city by Nigerian standards and is a very well developed metropolis.

But Abuja has a harsh element to its identity which is the weather. For most of the Year Abuja records average maximum daily temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius making it a bit of an ‘oven’ to people from cooler climes on visit or temporary stay in Abuja. Below we take a closer look at the abuja seasons and weather climate.

Harmattan Season

What you’ll need: a sweater and lip balm

The Harmattan which is a season characterized by low temperature, dry dusty winds and low humidity usually starts in mid December and could continue till early March is notorious for its cold early mornings or late nights. Have a sweater handy when the Harmattan comes because the nights would certainly be cold. Also to protect your dry skin and lips against cracking have some lip balm such as Vaseline handy as well. It could be a real saver against chapped skin.

Rainy Season

What you’ll need: Umbrella and good shoes

Like most of Nigeria, Abuja experiences rainy season starting from April when the south west trade wind brings rainfall from the Atlantic. During this time rainfall is unpredictable because it can just pour out abruptly almost without warning or even heavier than expected. Never underestimate an Abuja rain because it could be more powerful than you anticipate.

Hot dry Season

What you’ll need: a hat, bright clothing and lots of water

Starting from early January, the heat in the city becomes almost unbearable especially during afternoons. Although this period is part of the harmattan day time in the city can become really hot and dry. The dry season lasts into late April or early May and can be quite punishing if you are unprepared.

http://www.abujafood.com/news-digest/bite/1054-abuja-weather-harsh-and-cold.html

Abujafood.....would u mind taking some pics around Abuja for us here? Just on your daily travels around town?

@londoner

Sure but not daily, only when opportunity beckons!

Abuja weather! No way. I heard it's usually extreme.

Abujafood: @londoner

Sure but not daily, only when opportunity beckons!

@Abuja food...thank u

I cant wait..... I LOVE MY ABUJA !!!!!!!!