Climate of Jigawa State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Jigawa State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Jigawa State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in January to 31.5°C / 88.7°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 231 mm / 9.1 in depending on the season (645 mm / 25.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9°C71.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 24.5°C76.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.3°C82.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.3°C88.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.5°C88.7°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30°C86°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.1°C79°F | 231 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.1°C80.8°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.7°C81.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25°C77°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.1°C71.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jigawa State?
The best months to visit Jigawa State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 31.5°C / 88.7°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Jigawa State?
Jigawa State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in January to 31.5°C / 88.7°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 645 mm / 25.4 in, with the wettest month being August (231 mm / 9.1 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Jigawa State?
The hottest month in Jigawa State is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.5°C / 88.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Jigawa State?
The coldest month in Jigawa State is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.9°C / 71.4°F.
When does it rain most in Jigawa State?
The wettest month in Jigawa State is August, averaging about 231 mm / 9.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.