Climate of Kano State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Kano State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kano State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in January to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 269 mm / 10.6 in depending on the season (831 mm / 32.7 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 | 21.8°C71.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 24.5°C76.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28°C82.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.3°C86.5°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.1°C86.2°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 269 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 138 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.5°C79.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.1°C71.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kano State?
The best months to visit Kano State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 30.3°C / 86.5°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kano State?
Kano State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in January to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 831 mm / 32.7 in, with the wettest month being August (269 mm / 10.6 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 Kano State?
The hottest month in Kano State is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.3°C / 86.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Kano State?
The coldest month in Kano State is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.8°C / 71.2°F.
When does it rain most in Kano State?
The wettest month in Kano State is August, averaging about 269 mm / 10.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.