Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Kano.
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The climate in Kano, Nigeria, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 40°C (104°F) in April down to 30°C (86°F) in January.
With around 662 mm (26 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. August is the wettest month and January the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from October to May. The most sunshine falls in October, with an average of 8.9 hours of daily sunshine.
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In Kano, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C (104°F) in April to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in April to around 13°C (55°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
On average, Kano receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 662 mm (26 in). The climate in Kano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 243 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kano Precipitation page.
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.
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kano.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 64%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 13%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in April, May and June. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Kano. In contrast, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions. Kano has a distinct dry season from October to May.
Daytime highs range from 30°C (86°F) in January to 40°C (104°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 13°C (55°F) to 26°C (79°F).
Annual rainfall is around 662 mm (26 in). August is the wettest month with 243 mm (9.6 in), while January is the driest with 0 mm (0 in).
Kano receives around 2,955 hours of sunshine per year. October is the sunniest month with 267 hours, while August is the cloudiest with just 220 hours. Overall, Kano enjoys abundant sunshine.
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