Awka is in the tropical zone of Nigeria and experiences two distinct seasons brought about by the two predominant winds that rule the area: the south western monsoon winds from the Atlantic Ocean and the North eastern dry winds from across the Sahara desert. The Monsoon winds from the Atlantic creates seven months of heavy tropical rains which occur between April and October which are then followed by five months of dryness (November - March). The Harmattan also known as Ugulu in Igbo is a particularly dry and dusty wind which enters Nigeria in late December or in the early part of January and is characterized by a grey haze limiting visibility and blocking the sun's rays.
The temperature in Awka is generally a comfortable 27-30 degrees celsius between June and December but rises to 32-34 degrees between January and April with the last few months of the dry season marked by intense heat
