8 Rainy Season Businesses to Start in Nigeria (2025)

The rainy season in Nigeria is upon us, but this is not the time to cuddle up and relax but to put on your thinking cap and do business.

There are some businesses that thrive during the rainy season, and many savvy business people are running these businesses and secretly cashing out.

You can join them and start one of these businesses either part-time, full-time, or even a partnership.

Interestingly, you can start most of these businesses for less than 500k Naira. So, this could be a small business hustle that brings in quick cash for you this season.

I'm really interested in starting one of these businesses, especially the fifth one on the list.

Hopefully, I'll might something interesting to say about my business journey if I decide to plunge in.

Now, check below for some of the most lucrative businesses you can start in Nigeria this rainy season.

Sweaters & Hoodies Fashion

Sweaters and hoodies sell like hot bread during the rainy season in Nigeria.

Most people change their wardrobe for sweaters during this period, and they are likey to purchase other accompanying products such as socks and head warmers.

If you already own a fashion store or boutique, then this is probably the best time to stock up on sweaters and hoodies.

Unisex Head Warmers

Head warmers are a trend among millennials and GenZ's in Nigeria, and they sell fast especially when branded with pop culture.

I know a young family friend who has a variety of head warmers branded with the logo of his favorite football club. I think he has over 10 of them.

With the rainy season upon us, many fans of football clubs, musicians, fashion brands, and even religious groups will be looking to buy branded head warmers.

So, this your chance to exploit that opportunity and make money.

Shower Caps for Women

This season, there is likely to be a surge in the demand for shower caps for women.

Shower caps are mostly used by women in the shower, but in Nigeria, they are used by women and even some men as a head cover to avoid getting their hair wet.

You can start retailing shower caps on social media and see how many sales you can get in.

Trampoline Covers

In this rainy season, small retail shops, mom & pops, and outdoor sales stands would need trampoline covers to prevent rain from spoiling their goods.

This is a huge opportunity to sell all kinds of trampoline covers and shades, and make money.

If you're creative enough, you could source for trampoline covers with fancy designs and see if customers will be interested.

Rubber Shoes

You've probably heard of Crocs, a rubber shoe brand that has been trending for almost the last half decade.

This kind of shoe have been a sort of pop culture in Nigeria and even globally for quite a while now.

You probably have one or know someone who does, and this shows the popularity of the product.

However, this rainy season, there's bound to be a surge in the demand for rubber shoes due to pedestrians need to navigate wet roads.

This is probably the perfect time to start this business and continue into the festive period, as the product still sells during the dry season.

Irrigation & Farming Tools

With the rain comes the need to clear clogged drainages and to prepare farms for the farming season.

What this means is that there will be an increase in tools used for irrigation and farming, such as rakes, shovels, hoes, wheel barrows, etc.

You could become an affiliate vendor and start marketing these tools to people who are most likely to need it.

On the other hand, you could also start a tools and equipment rentals business in this niche and make money.

Hot Drinks

With the cold of the rainy season comes the increase in demand for hot drinks.

Nigerians enjoy a variety of hot drinks in different sizes. Some in bottles, and others in sachets. Some locally brewed, and others imported.

You could start a relaxation spot for hot drink customers to come and chill and connect with others.

This could become a thriving niche business that can expand to start offering other in-demand products for customers.

Canopy Rentals

What's better than a canopy rentals business in rainy season?

Mention one, I'll wait.

Canopies sell like hot cake during the rainy season no wonder most rental businesses acquire more canopies in preparation for this season.

You can find a good location where canopy rental is scarce, or use your network of friends to launch your canopy rental business.

This business can be quite expensive to start, but you don't have to start big.

Set up one or two small-sized canopies and a few chairs and start. You can always partner with other rental businesses around you until you are able to operate at full capacity.

This business is a potential money spinner, so you'll soon have the capital to expand. But that if you intentionally reinvest profits back into the business.

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