Climate of Kaduna State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Kaduna State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kaduna State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in August to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 299 mm / 11.8 in depending on the season (1202 mm / 47.3 in total across the year). See the 2 cities 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 | 23.3°C73.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.5°C77.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.5°C81.5°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.1°C77.2°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.2°C73.8°F | 299 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.9°C75°F | 234 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.8°C76.6°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 24.4°C75.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kaduna State?
The best months to visit Kaduna State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and the driest is December with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kaduna State?
Kaduna State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in August to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1202 mm / 47.3 in, with the wettest month being August (299 mm / 11.8 in) and the driest December (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 Kaduna State?
The hottest month in Kaduna State is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.4°C / 83.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Kaduna State?
The coldest month in Kaduna State is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
When does it rain most in Kaduna State?
The wettest month in Kaduna State is August, averaging about 299 mm / 11.8 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 0 mm / 0 in.