Abuja National Mosque BABBAN MASALLACIN MUSULMAI TA BIRNIN ABUJA
The Abuja National Mosque is a mosque located in Abuja, Nigeria, built in 1984. It features Islamic architecture and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The mosque experiences daily highs and lows throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from highs of 35 °C in February and March to lows of 21 °C across several months. Rainfall varies significantly, with the heaviest rains occurring between June and September, when monthly rain totals reach between 203 mm and 333 mm, falling on about 26 to 27 days each month. Drier conditions occur from November through February, with rain totals between 2 mm and 9 mm on 0 to 2 days.
To reach the site, travelers can fly into Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, located 26 km away in Abuja. The mosque is 1 km from the capital. Nearby sights include Aso Rock at 5.4 km and Zuma Rock at 29.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is August, with about 333 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 33 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 3 | 22 | 75 | 150 | 203 | 270 | 333 | 249 | 145 | 9 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
