Abuja, Oct. 13, 2025 –Â The NiMet weather forecast has predicted a blend of sunshine and cloudiness across the nation from Monday through Wednesday, with varying intensities of rainfall in different regions.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in its latest weather forecast released in Abuja, projected sunny skies with patches of clouds across the northern region on Monday morning. It also anticipated isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Taraba and southern Kebbi States.
Later in the day, NiMet expects isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains over Taraba, Adamawa, Kaduna, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Kebbi, and southern Sokoto States, as the weather pattern evolves into a humid afternoon.
For the central region, the NiMet weather forecast indicates cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine and prospects of morning thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over Niger, Benue, Plateau, and Kogi States.
The agency further projects isolated thunderstorms over the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kwara, and Nasarawa States later in the day.
In the southern region, NiMet predicts a cloudy atmosphere with chances of morning thunderstorms and light rains in Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Imo, Ebonyi, and Abia States.
By afternoon, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected to spread across much of the South, indicating continued rainfall activity in coastal and inland areas.
Tuesday Outlook
According to the NiMet weather forecast, Tuesday will begin with sunny skies and patches of clouds over the northern region, giving way to isolated thunderstorms over Kaduna, Taraba, Bauchi, southern Kano, southern Jigawa, and Adamawa States later in the day.
The central region will experience partly cloudy to sunny conditions, with morning thunderstorms likely in Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, FCT, Niger, and Benue States.
Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are forecast for Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, and the Federal Capital Territory.
In the southern region, a cloudy morning is expected, with rains anticipated in Ogun, Ondo, Ebonyi, Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States.
By afternoon, the NiMet weather forecast highlights possible isolated thunderstorms in Imo, Abia, Ekiti, Osun, Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States, signaling a typical wet pattern across southern Nigeria.
Wednesday Outlook
On Wednesday, NiMet predicts sunny skies with patches of clouds across the northern region, and chances of thunderstorms with light rains in Taraba State during the morning hours.
The afternoon may bring isolated thunderstorms over Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba States, as conditions remain humid and warm.
Over the central region, the forecast reveals cloudy weather with intervals of sunshine, accompanied by morning thunderstorms over Niger, Kwara, and Benue States.
Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are likely over Kogi, Benue, Niger, Nasarawa, and the FCT.
The southern region will remain largely cloudy with thunderstorms and light rains in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa States during the morning.
By evening, NiMet predicts widespread thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across most southern locations.
Safety and Advisory Tips
The NiMet weather forecast urges the public to exercise caution while driving under the rain, secure loose objects that may be displaced by wind, and disconnect electrical appliances during thunderstorms.
Residents are also advised to avoid sheltering under tall trees to prevent injuries from falling branches or lightning strikes. For more visit:
NiMet further advises farmers to avoid fertilizer application immediately before rainfall to prevent nutrient leaching, while airline operators are encouraged to obtain airport-specific weather reports for better flight planning.
For consistent weather updates, Nigerians are urged to follow official channels and visit www.nimet.gov.ng
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