Other reasons why you should consider ugu farming business in nigeria include. Nigeria, therefore, has two major seasons, the dry season and the wet season, the lengths of which vary from north to south. The climate in the northern part of the country is different from the climate in southern nigeria. A wet season form april to october and a dry season from november to march with the wettest month june. The rainy season has several benefits to nigerians. Bayo omotosho department of applied geophysics and meteorology, federal university of technology, p. Wet and dry season in the amazon rainforest rainforest cruises. Spatial variation of rainfall in nigeria during the little. From that year, governor udom emmanuel has made a tremendous investment in dry season farming and has expanded the scope of crops planted during. Every year in nigeria and in most parts of sub saharan africa after about 46 months of rainfall we get to the dry months where solar radiation is scorching and soil water depletes.
In wet savannas the dry season typically lasts 3 to 5 months, in dry savannas 5 to 7 months, and in thornbush savannas it is even longer. As the drought period begins, now is the time to start farming. Obviously, there are differences from north to south, in terms of the length of each season. The rainy season in nigeria on the coast lasts seven months from the end. Hence, only the okra sown by a few farmers towards the end of the rainy season and during the dry season sustain consumers in the months of december to may at exorbitant prices. By akintola omigbodun dr february and march have been observed to be the hottest months of the year in nigeria and the rest of west africa. The dry season in nigeria typically runs from november to march, with temperatures that average about 100 degrees fahrenheit during the day but can drop to. Rainfall is significant most months of the year, and the short dry season has little effect. The dry season in amazonia coincides with our winter in the southern hemisphere from june to december. A wet season from april to october, with lower monthly temperatures and the wettest month being june. The weather follows two main seasons a dry season and a wet season. Average weather in ilorin nigeria in ilorin, the wet season is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is humid and partly cloudy, and it is hot year round. An alternative subdivision recognizes savanna woodland, with trees and shrubs forming a light canopy.
This is because like other works of nature, there are many advantages and disadvantages of rain. However, as mentioned, the sun does not shine very often on the coast, even in the dry months. You are certain to sell your ugu, irrespective of the season. The rainiest place in the country is calabar, where the rainfalls pour until december. Even in the dry season you will find plenty of green areas, as the soil is very fertile in abuja. Jun 27, 2012 dry season in nigeria is november to april. The dry season in nigeria typically runs from november to march, with temperatures that average about 100 degrees fahrenheit during the day but can drop to 54 degrees at night. A savanna climate, with marked wet and dry seasons, prevails in the north and. Northern nigeria gashakagumti national park, taraba state the climatic conditions in the northern part of nigeria exhibit only two different seasons, namely, a short wet season and a prolonged dry season. The nigerian climate, like most tropical countries consists of seasons, rainy and dry. The dry season in nigeria is the most pleasant from november to. Average weather in lagos, nigeria, year round weather spark.
This aspect is so significant that well talk about it more below. Although humidity is high throughout the year especially on the coast, there are less mosquitoes during the dry season and unpaved roads are also in the best condition. Throughout the year, average temperatures in nigeria fall between 73f and 88f. Near the coast temperatures rarely exceed 32 degrees celsius 90 degrees fahrenheit, but humidity is very high and nights are very hot. Dry season months is defined as the months where average precipitation is below 60millimetres2. From the hot wind, the throat and mucous membrane of the nose dry up, lips crack, and dust gets into the mouth and eyes. Preorder irrigation systems for the 20182019 dry season. There is a small dry break in august in the southern part of the country widely known as august break. In the south where i live, our dry season begins in october and lasts till early march with it being somewhat cold in december. Sep 17, 2018 rainy season in nigeria is a blessing and curse. The sea in nigeria is warm enough to swim in all year round, although care must be taken with regard to the currents.
Apr 19, 2020 northern nigeria gashakagumti national park, taraba state the climatic conditions in the northern part of nigeria exhibit only two different seasons, namely, a short wet season and a prolonged dry season. West africa generally, the dry season runs from november to april in west african countries like ghana and senegal. The rainy season in nigeria on the coast lasts seven months from the end of march to the end of october. Aug 03, 2017 an updated version of this post with the current price is available here. Average weather in lagos nigeria in lagos, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot and oppressive year round. This dose does not count as the first dose in the routine childhood vaccination series. Contrary to what you may have earlier believed there are crops that can survive and thrive well in this condition. Ugu farming in the dry season, will give you more than 2 times what you will make in the rainy season. Also a dry season from november to march, with midday temperatures that rise above 38 celsius 100 fahrenheit but relatively cool nights, dropping as low. How to grow dry season vegetables successfully with.
There is a small dry break in august in the east of the country. Dry season vegetable farming business leadership newspaper. Under the koppen climate classification, for tropical climates, a dry season month is defined as a month when average precipitation is below 60 millimetres 2. Nigeria has a tropical climate with variable rainy and dry seasons, depending on location. The dry season of nigeria is a period of little cloud cover in the southern part of nigeria to virtually no cloud cover in the northern part of nigeria. Get the leaves to the market and it cost high in dry season 2. Average weather in ilorin, nigeria, year round weather spark. But now the fields are dry and farmers like malam and hajanuwe are getting ready to plant again. Weather averages, seasons, and tips on the best time to visit. Average daily temperature fluctuations in nigeria are felt much more than a month or a year. Also, rainfall distribution in nigeria differs from the south to the north. The ending of the short rainy season in october is followed by long dry season.
The coming of dry season in nigeria the pointer news online. Temperatures during the day remain constantly high while humidity is relatively low throughout the year, with little or no cloud cover. Lets talk about all the advantages of dry season in nigeria. This is the reason most ugu farmers prefer the dry season ugu production business in nigeria. The raining season in nigeria does not start in the same months in different parts of nigeria. The sea in nigeria is warm all year round, but swimming can be dangerous due to strong tides. However, the real dry period known as the august break is generally observed in the last. This period starts from late october and lasts until early march with peak dry. The growing season for nigeria seems to be around 4 months long. Aug 15, 2014 in nigeria as well as in most part of africa there are only two seasons in a year. In this post, we will tell you about the months of the rainy season in nigeria. The dry season is characterised by its low humidity and some watering holes and rivers drying up because of the lack of these watering holes, many grazing animals are forced to migrate due to lack of water and food to more fertile spots. Average annual precipitation varies from 1,770 mm 70 inches in the west to 4,310 mm 170 inches along the east coast, and to 470 mm 50 inches in the central. A savanna climate, with marked wet and dry seasons, prevails in the north and west, while a steppe climate with little precipitation is found in the far north.
Heavy rains also occur in the center of the country, while in the north the season is limited to four months from june to september. In liberia, the climate is tropical, hot and humid all year round, with a rainy season from may to october due to the african monsoon, and pretty frequent rains in the other months, except in the short dry season that runs from december to february, which is more marked in the north. During the dry season, humidity is very low, causing some watering holes and rivers to dry up. From rainy to dry season sustained support brings relief to.
Atmospheric research, 22 1988 7147 7 elsevier science publishers b. Even the habitual population is quite difficult to tolerate the dry season. You will know what to expect from the weather in abuja. The rain begins in the southern part of nigeria around february and does not reach the northern part of the country until around june. Prepare for the dry season farming with the right irrigation. The rains are very intense in lagos, where the atmosphere is extremely stifling and hot. How many seasons are there in nigeria and how are they. Dec 18, 2017 across northeastern nigeria, violence aside, farmers have been through a lot these past few months. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 75f to 91f and is rarely below 70f or above 94f. For the other six months of the year the country is in the wet season. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 64f to 95f and is rarely below 57f or above 100f. Others still with pest infections that ate their crops. Nigeria is a country on the northwestern land mass of the continent of africa. Abuja weather is it rainy or dry season read more about.
Nigeria has a tropical climate with variable rainy and. Climate and average weather in nigeria weather and climate. This is the warmer season, with temperature averaging about 98 degrees fahrenheit, and, despite its name, the dry season still gets some heavy rains. Just for this reason alone, you can already say that the dry season is better than rainy season. The dry season, which lasts from october until april is determined by high temperatures and. This climate is considered to be am according to the koppengeiger climate classification. The climate of nigeria is tropical, however there are wide climatic variations in different regions of the country. On one hand, the people get a break from the scorching sun, temperatures drop, and the crops get enough water.
Gov emmanuels dry season farming, offering witty options. The implication is that there is a prolonged rainy season in the far south, while the far north undergoes long dry periods annually. Oct 19, 2018 dry season farming is crop production during the dry season i. The republic of nigeria is located on a plateau, having a height of 600 meters. Dry season farming is crop production during the dry season i. Cultivating vegetables in dry season is indeed an uncommon form of farming in nigeria. The sun shines through the atmosphere with little obstructions from the clear skies making the dry season in nigeria a period of warm weather conditions. The dry season, particularly between the months of october and january when temperatures are lowest, is by far the best time to visit. This growing season seems to occur during the summer months during each passing year. It is hot and wet most of the year in the southeast but dry in the southwest and farther inland. The first benefit is that the fertile nigerian land, which needs the rain in other to grow food and other agricultural produce. Rains start in the south, and then travel northward, with most parts of the country seeing the most rain in may, june, or july.