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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a place, like today's rain or tomorrow's sunshine, while climate describes the long-term weather pattern of an area over many years. Think of it this way: weather changes daily, but climate stays relatively consistent.

Nigeria experiences a tropical climate with two main seasons. The rainy season runs from April to October in the south, while the dry harmattan winds blow from the Sahara Desert between November and March. Lagos, for example, receives heavy rainfall during its rainy season but experiences dry, cooler weather when the harmattan arrives from the north.

Understanding this distinction helps you predict agricultural patterns, water availability, and seasonal activities across Nigeria's different regions. The southern coastal areas have higher rainfall than the northern savanna zones due to the influence of moisture-laden winds from the Atlantic Ocean.