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Weather in Onitsha

Live weather forecast for Onitsha, Nigeria: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

This page shows a live weather forecast for Onitsha, Nigeria, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in Onitsha by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

28°29°28°28°27°26°25°25°25°26°27°28°Jan11Feb4Mar63Apr100May132Jun233Jul191Aug326Sep260Oct203Nov56Dec2
Warmest monthFeb · 29°C / 84°F
Coldest monthJul · 25°C / 78°F
Wettest monthAug · 326 mm
Annual avg temp27°C / 80°F
Annual rainfall1581 mm

About Onitsha

Population1,553,000
Coordinates6.150, 6.786
Time zoneAfrica/Lagos

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Live weather forecast for Onitsha

This page shows a live weather forecast for Onitsha, Nigeria, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in Onitsha is Feb (29°C) and the coldest is Jul (25°C). The wettest month is Aug (about 326 mm of rainfall), while Dec is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 26.9°C, with roughly 1581 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.