Osun-Osogbo Osun-Osogbo
Osogbo, Nigeria UNESCO World Heritage Site
Osun-Osogbo is a sacred grove, cultural heritage site, and monument located in Osogbo, Osun State. It holds the status of a World Heritage Site and a declared National Monument. It ranks as the 5th most looked-up sight in Nigeria on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The dry season, spanning from November to January, is the most suitable time for a visit, as rainfall is minimal and temperatures are manageable, with highs ranging from 31 °C to 34 °C. The wet season, particularly from May to October, sees consistent rain, with nearly every day experiencing precipitation, often exceeding 200 mm in months like June and September.
The nearest airport is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, which is 76 km away. From the capital, Abuja, the site is 354 km. The grove covers an area of 0.75 km².
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 244 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 28 | 80 | 133 | 167 | 204 | 186 | 150 | 244 | 206 | 40 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 5 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
