Best Time to Visit Ile-Ife
The best months to visit Ile-Ife are Jan, Nov, Dec. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: Jan, Nov, Dec
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Ile-Ife. Expect highs of 35°C to 32°C to 34°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
February
36°C high
Coldest Month
January
22°C low
Driest Month
December
0 rain days
Wettest Month
July
32 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 35°C / Low: 22°C
1 rain days
February
High: 36°C / Low: 23°C
2 rain days
March
High: 34°C / Low: 24°C
11 rain days
April
High: 33°C / Low: 24°C
14 rain days
May
High: 31°C / Low: 23°C
19 rain days
June
High: 29°C / Low: 22°C
29 rain days
July
High: 28°C / Low: 22°C
32 rain days
August
High: 28°C / Low: 22°C
30 rain days
September
High: 29°C / Low: 22°C
30 rain days
October
High: 30°C / Low: 22°C
25 rain days
November
High: 32°C / Low: 22°C
5 rain days
December
High: 34°C / Low: 22°C
0 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Ile-Ife
Peak Season
January, November, December
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
February, October
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
March, April, May, June, July, August, September
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January★ | 35°C | 22°C | 1 | Peak Season |
February | 36°C | 23°C | 2 | Shoulder Season |
March | 34°C | 24°C | 11 | Off Season |
April | 33°C | 24°C | 14 | Off Season |
May | 31°C | 23°C | 19 | Off Season |
June | 29°C | 22°C | 29 | Off Season |
July | 28°C | 22°C | 32 | Off Season |
August | 28°C | 22°C | 30 | Off Season |
September | 29°C | 22°C | 30 | Off Season |
October | 30°C | 22°C | 25 | Shoulder Season |
November★ | 32°C | 22°C | 5 | Peak Season |
December★ | 34°C | 22°C | 0 | Peak Season |
Season Timeline
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