Benue, Nigeria

Weather in Makurdi, Nigeria

Current weather

26°C

Overcast

Feels like: 30°C

Today’s low / high: 25°C / 33°C

Today’s low / high: 25°C / 33°C
Chance of rain: 4% in the next hour
Wind: 10 km/h SW
Wind gust: 20 km/h
Humidity: 91%
Air quality: AQI 96 · Moderate
UV index: 7 · High
Sunrise: 6:13
Sunset: 18:05

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

Map of Nigeria showing the location of Makurdi in Benue — Makurdi is in Benue State, Nigeria, in the Middle Belt region.

Weather in Makurdi today

It is currently 26°C with overcast. Rainfall is forecast from today afternoon. Extreme heat is possible from Tuesday afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 41°C.

Is rain expected today or tomorrow?: Rainfall is forecast from this afternoon.
How is the weather like tonight?: Tonight in Makurdi: overcast, with temperatures from 25°C to 31°C. Rain is unlikely. The chance peaks at 10% this evening around 19:00. Winds may reach 15 km/h.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Makurdi?: Tomorrow in Makurdi: overcast, with a low of 24°C and a high of 32°C.

41°CTuesday afternoon

Details and source

Extreme heat is possible from Tuesday afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 41°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 Makurdi
Time	Conditions	Temperature	Rain	Amount	Wind
7:00	Overcast	26°C	4%	0.0 mm	9 km/hSW
8:00	Overcast	27°C	3%	0.0 mm	13 km/hSW
9:00	Overcast	28°C	1%	0.0 mm	13 km/hSW
10:00	Overcast	29°C	0%	0.0 mm	12 km/hSW
11:00	Overcast	31°C	3%	0.0 mm	12 km/hSW
12:00	Partly cloudy	31°C	7%	0.0 mm	10 km/hSW
13:00	Light drizzle	32°C	10%	0.1 mm	6 km/hSW
14:00	Clear sky	32°C	9%	0.0 mm	6 km/hSW
15:00	Clear sky	33°C	7%	0.0 mm	3 km/hSW
16:00	Clear sky	33°C	6%	0.0 mm	3 km/hS
17:00	Clear sky	32°C	7%	0.0 mm	7 km/hSE
18:00	Clear sky	31°C	9%	0.0 mm	9 km/hSE
18:05	Sunset
19:00	Mainly clear	28°C	10%	0.0 mm	15 km/hS
20:00	Partly cloudy	26°C	10%	0.0 mm	15 km/hS
21:00	Partly cloudy	26°C	9%	0.0 mm	12 km/hSW
22:00	Overcast	26°C	8%	0.0 mm	12 km/hS
23:00	Overcast	26°C	6%	0.0 mm	12 km/hS
0:00	Overcast	25°C	4%	0.0 mm	11 km/hSW
1:00	Overcast	25°C	2%	0.0 mm	11 km/hSW
2:00	Overcast	25°C	1%	0.0 mm	10 km/hSW
3:00	Overcast	25°C	0%	0.0 mm	8 km/hSW
4:00	Overcast	25°C	0%	0.0 mm	8 km/hSW
5:00	Overcast	25°C	0%	0.0 mm	8 km/hSW
6:00	Overcast	25°C	0%	0.0 mm	7 km/hW
6:13	Sunrise

7-day forecast

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Seven-day weather forecast for Makurdi
Day	Conditions	Low / high	Rain	Amount	Wind
Fri, 30 Oct	Light drizzle	25°C / 33°C	10%	0.1 mm	15 km/hSW
Sat, 31 Oct	Overcast	24°C / 32°C	10%	0.0 mm	17 km/hSW
Sun, 1 Nov	Overcast	24°C / 33°C	2%	0.0 mm	12 km/hS
Mon, 2 Nov	Overcast	25°C / 34°C	1%	0.0 mm	10 km/hS
Tue, 3 Nov	Overcast	26°C / 34°C	4%	0.0 mm	11 km/hSW
Wed, 4 Nov	Partly cloudy	25°C / 33°C	2%	0.0 mm	12 km/hS
Thu, 5 Nov	Overcast	24°C / 34°C	0%	0.0 mm	15 km/hS

Makurdi weather tomorrow

Forecast for Saturday, 31 Oct 2026

Tomorrow in Makurdi, expect overcast, with temperatures from 24°C to 32°C. Winds may reach 17 km/h.

Tomorrow’s low / high

24°C / 32°C

Overcast

Maximum rain chance: 10%
Expected precipitation: 0.0 mm
Maximum wind: 17 km/h SW
Maximum wind gust: 35 km/h
UV index: 7 · High
Sunrise: 6:13
Sunset: 18:05

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

Details of Current Air quality in Makurdi

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 96 · Moderate

PM2.5: 21.5 μg/m³
PM10: 23.7 μg/m³

In Makurdi, AQI 96 is Moderate. PM2.5 is 21.5 μg/m³ and PM10 is 23.7 μg/m³, so air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people may notice pollution.

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 Makurdi weather?

Makurdi lies along the Benue River in Nigeria's Middle Belt, where hot days and seasonal humidity shape local weather. Rainy-season storms can bring heavy downpours, while the dry season is often sunny, hazy and dusty.

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