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Kano Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Kano sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very hot at the high end to roughly very warm at the low end. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Kano, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in April to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 13°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Kano receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 662 mm. The climate in Kano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 243 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kano Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

If you're planning a trip to Kano, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in October at 8.9 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.3 hours in August, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Kano

Friday
21 Feb
Fair
Fair
34°C
0 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
34°C
0 mm
Sunday
23 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
33°C
0 mm

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kano in Nigeria

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Kano?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Does Kano have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Kano?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Kano?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kano?
    August tops the wettest month list with 243 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kano?
    November is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kano?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.