Climate of Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Sokoto (Sokoto State, Nigeria). Population approximately 732,178.
Located in Sokoto State, Nigeria, Sokoto has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 732,178. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 33°C / 91.4°F in April, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 188 mm / 7.4 in (August) — about 589 mm / 23.2 in across the year. Sokoto is the capital of Sokoto State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sokoto's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.3°C86.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 33°C91.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.8°C91°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30.6°C87.1°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 27.9°C82.2°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.8°C82°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 29.1°C84.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.5°C76.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sokoto?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Sokoto's warmest month is April at an average of 33°C / 91.4°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sokoto?
Sokoto, in Sokoto State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 33°C / 91.4°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 589 mm / 23.2 in, with the wettest month being August (188 mm / 7.4 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Sokoto in April?
The average temperature in Sokoto in April is 33°C / 91.4°F, with rainfall of about 4 mm / 0.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sokoto?
The driest month in Sokoto is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Sokoto?
The wettest month in Sokoto is August, with approximately 188 mm / 7.4 in of average monthly rainfall.