Nasarawa, Nigeria

Weather in Lafia, Nigeria

Current weather

26°C

Partly cloudy

Feels like: 30°C

Today’s low / high: 26°C / 34°C

Today’s low / high: 26°C / 34°C
Chance of rain: 0% in the next hour
Wind: 10 km/h SW
Wind gust: 17 km/h
Humidity: 85%
Air quality: AQI 119 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups
UV index: 7 · High
Sunrise: 6:14
Sunset: 18:04

Today’s forecast updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:43 · Data source: Open-Meteo

Map of Nigeria showing the location of Lafia in Nasarawa — Lafia is in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, in the Middle Belt region.

Weather in Lafia today

It is currently 26°C with partly cloudy. Extreme heat is possible from Tuesday afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 42°C.

Is rain expected today or tomorrow?: No meaningful rain is forecast today or tomorrow.
How is the weather like tonight?: Tonight in Lafia: clear sky, with temperatures from 25°C to 31°C. Rain is unlikely. The chance peaks at 7% early tomorrow morning around 0:00. Winds may reach 19 km/h.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Lafia?: Tomorrow in Lafia: overcast, with a low of 24°C and a high of 33°C.

42°CTuesday afternoon

Details and source

Extreme heat is possible from Tuesday afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 42°C. Air temperatures may reach 34°C, with the peak expected Tuesday afternoon. The threshold is met on 1 forecast day.

Reduce strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest period, use shade or cooling, and drink water. This forecast highlight is not an official warning; follow official local guidance if conditions worsen.

Forecast updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:43 · Open-Meteo

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Next 24 hours

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Hourly weather forecast for Lafia
Time	Conditions	Temperature	Rain	Amount	Wind
7:00	Partly cloudy	26°C	0%	0.0 mm	9 km/hSW
8:00	Partly cloudy	27°C	0%	0.0 mm	8 km/hSW
9:00	Clear sky	28°C	0%	0.0 mm	7 km/hSW
10:00	Partly cloudy	30°C	0%	0.0 mm	8 km/hSW
11:00	Overcast	32°C	1%	0.0 mm	8 km/hSW
12:00	Partly cloudy	32°C	1%	0.0 mm	7 km/hSW
13:00	Mainly clear	33°C	2%	0.0 mm	7 km/hW
14:00	Clear sky	34°C	3%	0.0 mm	7 km/hW
15:00	Clear sky	34°C	3%	0.0 mm	7 km/hNW
16:00	Clear sky	33°C	4%	0.0 mm	5 km/hNW
17:00	Clear sky	33°C	4%	0.0 mm	2 km/hNW
18:00	Clear sky	31°C	4%	0.0 mm	4 km/hS
18:04	Sunset
19:00	Clear sky	30°C	4%	0.0 mm	13 km/hS
20:00	Clear sky	30°C	5%	0.0 mm	14 km/hS
21:00	Clear sky	29°C	5%	0.0 mm	19 km/hS
22:00	Mainly clear	27°C	6%	0.0 mm	17 km/hSW
23:00	Clear sky	26°C	6%	0.0 mm	11 km/hSW
0:00	Clear sky	26°C	7%	0.0 mm	9 km/hSW
1:00	Mainly clear	25°C	6%	0.0 mm	8 km/hSW
2:00	Overcast	25°C	4%	0.0 mm	6 km/hW
3:00	Overcast	25°C	2%	0.0 mm	6 km/hW
4:00	Overcast	25°C	0%	0.0 mm	6 km/hW
5:00	Overcast	25°C	0%	0.0 mm	7 km/hW
6:00	Overcast	24°C	0%	0.0 mm	7 km/hW
6:14	Sunrise

7-day forecast

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Seven-day weather forecast for Lafia
Day	Conditions	Low / high	Rain	Wind
Fri, 30 Oct	Overcast	26°C / 34°C	6%	19 km/hSW
Sat, 31 Oct	Overcast	24°C / 33°C	7%	12 km/hSW
Sun, 1 Nov	Overcast	24°C / 33°C	2%	13 km/hSW
Mon, 2 Nov	Overcast	25°C / 34°C	0%	9 km/hSW
Tue, 3 Nov	Clear sky	26°C / 35°C	2%	9 km/hSW
Wed, 4 Nov	Overcast	25°C / 34°C	1%	12 km/hSW
Thu, 5 Nov	Overcast	25°C / 34°C	0%	9 km/hSW

Lafia weather tomorrow

Forecast for Saturday, 31 Oct 2026

Tomorrow in Lafia, expect overcast, with temperatures from 24°C to 33°C. Winds may reach 12 km/h.

Tomorrow’s low / high

24°C / 33°C

Overcast

Maximum rain chance: 7%
Expected precipitation: 0.0 mm
Maximum wind: 12 km/h SW
Maximum wind gust: 25 km/h
UV index: 3 · Moderate
Sunrise: 6:14
Sunset: 18:04

Tomorrow’s forecast updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:43 · Data source: Open-Meteo

Details of Current Air quality in Lafia

US AQI: U.S. Air Quality Index; higher values mean greater pollution and health concern.
PM2.5: Fine inhalable particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller, shown in μg/m³.
PM10: Inhalable particles 10 micrometers or smaller, shown in μg/m³.

US AQI

AQI 119 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups

PM2.5: 44.7 μg/m³
PM10: 51.7 μg/m³

In Lafia, AQI 119 is Unhealthy for sensitive groups. PM2.5 is 44.7 μg/m³ and PM10 is 51.7 μg/m³, so sensitive groups may want to reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

Last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 02:29 · Data source: Open-Meteo Air Quality

Air quality is modeled for the city area and may differ from local street-level sensor readings.

What shapes Lafia weather?

Lafia has a Middle Belt climate with hot dry-season conditions and a marked rainy season. Thunderstorms become more frequent once humid air is established, while Harmattan periods can bring haze and cooler mornings.

Forecast last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:43 · Data source: Open-Meteo. Weather forecasts are estimates and may change.