Climate of Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Zaria (Kaduna State, Nigeria). Population approximately 889,000.
Located in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Zaria has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 889,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in January to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in April, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 284 mm / 11.2 in (August) — about 1022 mm / 40.2 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Zaria's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7°C72.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.9°C76.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.3°C81.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.7°C83.7°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.5°C77.9°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.9°C75°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.5°C74.3°F | 284 mm11.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25°C77°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 24.2°C75.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.8°C73°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zaria?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. Zaria's warmest month is April at an average of 28.7°C / 83.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Zaria?
Zaria, in Kaduna State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in January to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1022 mm / 40.2 in, with the wettest month being August (284 mm / 11.2 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Zaria in April?
The average temperature in Zaria in April is 28.7°C / 83.7°F, with rainfall of about 33 mm / 1.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Zaria?
The driest month in Zaria is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.7°C / 72.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Zaria?
The wettest month in Zaria is August, with approximately 284 mm / 11.2 in of average monthly rainfall.