Climate of Yobe State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Yobe State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Yobe State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.3°C / 72.1°F in January to 32.1°C / 89.8°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 172 mm / 6.8 in depending on the season (484 mm / 19.1 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 | 22.3°C72.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.7°C76.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.8°C83.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.8°C89.2°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.1°C89.8°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30.5°C86.9°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| July | 27.8°C82°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.3°C79.3°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.3°C81.1°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| October | 28.3°C82.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.8°C78.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.8°C73°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yobe State?
The best months to visit Yobe 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 32.1°C / 89.8°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Yobe State?
Yobe State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.3°C / 72.1°F in January to 32.1°C / 89.8°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 484 mm / 19.1 in, with the wettest month being August (172 mm / 6.8 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 Yobe State?
The hottest month in Yobe State is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 32.1°C / 89.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Yobe State?
The coldest month in Yobe State is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.3°C / 72.1°F.
When does it rain most in Yobe State?
The wettest month in Yobe State is August, averaging about 172 mm / 6.8 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.