Weather in Oyo, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Live weather in Oyo, currently 24°C with light rain shower. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Oyo is in Nigeria — see weather across all major cities in Nigeria, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
23.7°C
feels like 26.7°C
Light rain shower
Current Weather in Oyo, Nigeria Updated at 6:45 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 92% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 9.7 kph (181°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1012.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.2 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:35 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:49 PM |
What is the weather like in Oyo right now?
It's a warm 24°C night in Oyo right now, with rain about. A drizzle is dampening Oyo right now. It feels a little warmer than it reads, nearer 27°C. Heavy, tropical air right now — 92% humidity.
The air is clean today — EPA index 1, with low PM2.5 of 11. A gentle UV of 0 means minimal burn risk. Sunrise was 06:35 AM, sunset is 06:49 PM: 12h 14m of light in Oyo.
Expect rain — a 87% chance, and as much as 5 mm. Make the most of the next few hours — rain is set to start near 2am. Today is about typical for September in Oyo.
Not much variation this week — highs near 26°C, lows about 20°C. For context, the record high for this date in Oyo is 32°C.
Bottom line: take an umbrella if you're heading out in Oyo today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Oyo, Nigeria 🇳🇬
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Air Quality Index in Oyo, Nigeria 🇳🇬 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 289.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 70.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 3.2 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.9 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 10.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 12.8 µg/m³ |
About Oyo
Oyo sits in the heart of southwestern Nigeria, a city steeped in Yoruba royal heritage. The Alaafin’s palace remains a living symbol of centuries-old tradition, while bustling markets spill with colourful textiles and spices. Surrounded by rolling savanna, Oyo lies inland, away from the coast, giving it a spacious, open feel. The landscape is dotted with baobab and shea trees, and the rhythm of life moves with the seasons.
Under the tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw), Oyo experiences two starkly contrasting halves of the year. The wet season runs from April to October, bringing heavy downpours and soaring humidity. These months feel sticky and lush, with rain often arriving as dramatic afternoon thunderstorms. The dry season, November to March, is dominated by the harmattan – a dusty wind from the Sahara that lowers humidity but brings a cool haze and dry air. Temperatures stay warm year-round, typically between 25°C and 35°C. Packing light, breathable fabrics is essential; add a rain jacket for the wet months and a light scarf for harmattan dust.
The best weather window is between November and February, when skies are clearer and the heat less oppressive. This period offers comfortable conditions for exploring the city’s historic sites. A notable phenomenon is the harmattan haze: for weeks, the sun glows orange through a veil of fine dust, reducing visibility and making mornings feel crisp. While Oyo does not experience hurricanes or snow, the wet season brings frequent lightning and brief, intense storms. For the weather-curious traveler, it is a city defined by rhythmic extremes – the downpours, the dust, and the enduring warmth.
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