The rainy season begins from April and ends in October, when daytime temperatures reach  to   and nighttime lows hover around  to . In the dry season, daytime temperatures can soar as high as  and nighttime temperatures can dip to . Even the chilliest nights can be followed by daytime temperatures well above . The high altitudes and undulating terrain of the FCT act as a moderating influence on the weather of the territory. The city's inland location causes the diurnal temperature variation to be much larger than coastal cities with similar climates such as Lagos.