Climate of Zamfara State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Zamfara State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Zamfara State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 31.5°C / 88.7°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 232 mm / 9.1 in depending on the season (802 mm / 31.6 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 | 23.5°C74.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.5°C85.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.5°C88.7°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.7°C87.3°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 28.2°C82.8°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.1°C79°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 27°C80.6°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.4°C77.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.6°C74.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zamfara State?
The best months to visit Zamfara 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 31.5°C / 88.7°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Zamfara State?
Zamfara State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 31.5°C / 88.7°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 802 mm / 31.6 in, with the wettest month being August (232 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 Zamfara State?
The hottest month in Zamfara State is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.5°C / 88.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Zamfara State?
The coldest month in Zamfara State is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
When does it rain most in Zamfara State?
The wettest month in Zamfara State is August, averaging about 232 mm / 9.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.