Zuma Rock
Zuma Rock is a granite mountain located north of Madalla, spanning Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria. It is the most looked-up sight of the country on English Wikipedia. The mountain reaches an elevation of 700 m in the Jos Plateau range.
Planning a visit
The dry months from November to February bring fewer rainy days and daily highs between 33 °C and 36 °C, while the rainy season peaks from June to September with rain on about 26 to 27 days each month and daily highs of 27 °C to 29 °C.
The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, located 14 km away. Zuma Rock is 29 km from the capital city of Abuja. Nearby sights include Abuja National Mosque at 29.4 km and Aso Rock at 33.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is August, with about 330 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 35 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 34 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 4 | 22 | 78 | 157 | 214 | 271 | 330 | 269 | 169 | 12 | 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.
